Inside: To connect with your family more, create a Family Bucket List and start a list of things you want to do, try and explore together as a family. Use this free printable and ideas to get started! My husband’s company often moves its employees and their families around the country for job opportunities. One […]
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How to Prevent Toddler Tantrums and Have a More Peaceful Home
Inside: Toddler tantrums are no joke. But there’s a trick to prevent toddler tantrums before they even begin. There’s a simple way to get toddlers to do what you need them to do without a fight. I sat on my next door neighbor’s floor trying to distract her two-year-old daughter. My friend was struggling to […]
How to Raise a Kind Boy Amidst the Tough Guy Boy Culture
Inside: It’s tough to raise a kind boy amidst the tough guy boy culture found on sports teams. It’s hard to balance teaching them kindness when they’re trying to fit in and be one of the guys. But there’s a powerful phrase we use to praise our son’s kindness while he plays sports with the boys […]
Do Kids Need Friends to be More Bully-Proof?
Inside: Kids need friends and positive peer relationships to be less attractive to bullies and to help bully-proof our kids. My ten year old started at her new school last week. It’s her third school in three years. Which is insane, but unavoidable. My daughter has navigated the world of being the new girl with […]
How to Slow Down Time and Make Your Kids Grow Up a Little Slower
Inside: Parents often wish we could slow down time to make our kid’s childhoods last a little longer and make our kids grow up a little slower. No one can actually pause time, but there is a trick to make it feel like you’ve done it. And it all starts with saying ‘yes’ to this […]