One simple thing you can do to raise independent kids
This article is the first of a series of blogs about teaching kids to be independent from a young age. There is such a thing as burnout for stay-at-home
Category: Intentional parenting
What Christmas is All About
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
When we do not meet the standards we set for our kids
(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
Are we making up rules as we go?
(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
Screen time or none?
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
Do moms need to be superhero moms?
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
Do Kids see color?
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
The two sides of parenting
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,
My instinct to say No.
I find myself instinctively saying no to my kids every time they want to do something on their own time. Are you anything like me? If you are ever in my
Cherish your children
It’s been a good several weeks since I have written a blog and the reason is that we were in the middle of a move. We sold our home in Michigan, moved to