It’s Christmas Eve, and I have had quite the day. I love this season because it brings me a feeling of joy, togetherness, and warm memories from Christmas’ past. But no matter the season, as parents, our daily struggles are still real. And without going into what happened in my day, for a moment, I …
Are you looking for some good Children’s books to share the story of Christmas? While the Bible is always a great place to find the whole truth without embellishments, it is probably a good source for older kids. The Bible For those who would like to use the Bible to teach the story of Christmas, …
Santa has lately become a contentious topic for many. While I am not here to start a discussion about the various points of view, I want to talk about how Santa shifts the emphasis from Jesus to self-centeredness. I asked a kid of mine what the best part of Christmas was, and the answer to …
(Photo by Stephen Andrews on Pexels.com) Do you live up to the same standards you set for your kids, and are you quick to forgive their transgressions? I set a high bar for my kids, as most parents do. Our intentions are noble – we want to raise good kids. If I had to label a …
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(Photo by Joshua Miranda on Pexels.com) I have found myself making new rules and consequences in desperation when I cannot catch my kid\’s attention. Have you ever heard yourself saying crazy things when your kids are out of control? “Trick or Treat is canceled.” “I will be writing to Santa for no gifts this year.” …
I wrote this post right before Thanksgiving for those who wanted some ideas for Good Friday. While some may have finished their holiday shopping, if you are like me, you are probably still finishing up and wondering what to include in that stocking stuffer or just that last-minute present. I’m updating this list below with …
My 4-year old has lately been quoting random facts to me. One day he said that if we placed a seashell at our ear, we could hear the ocean waves (True Fact BTW). When I asked him where he learned that, he told me he heard it on an episode of Peppa Pig. Another day, …
There is a notion that moms are superheroines in disguise. Somehow, they can do it all – faster and more efficiently than the rest of the family put together. I’m sure there are amazing superhero dads out there too, but I am talking from a mom’s perspective in this blog. I’m a DIY kind of …
My 7-year-old started public school this year, and you can imagine my fears and apprehensions. Parents always worry about their kids and hope that their school experience will be socially pleasant and academically enjoyable. As adults, we have specific ideas of what it means to have a good experience. We believe that it is essential …
As parents, we are very comfortable being who we are at home with our kids. We can show them the utmost love on one side, wrestle and play with them, create rules to keep them safe, discipline them, have serious discussions with them, completely lose it when they are out of control, and we do …