After having been in school all year, my older kids are now used to having a daily routine. I wanted to use that to my advantage this summer, avoiding the temptation to let them run wild and free (and thus create constant chaos and a crabby mommy) all summer long. So this morning, we sat…
If you have a child in school, you may have heard that it’s good to be an “involved parent.” While this is conventional wisdom, sometimes parents don’t understand why this is important, and they might not know how to get involved. There are varying degrees of parent engagement in schools, and here are a few…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #DataAndAMovie #FishAndFlicks #CollectiveBias When you’re a busy mom of four, it can be difficult to find time to connect one-on-one with each of your kids… especially with your tween daughter who demands less of your…
As busy parents, we can fall into a habit of talking at our kids rather than taking the time to talk with our kids. When time is at a premium, it’s often easier to simply tell our children what we need them to know, forgetting that real communication is a two-way street and has a…
As busy parents, we often find ourselves stressed and needing ways to alleviate our stress. However, stress is not only a problem for adults. Children can feel stressed, too, and they need for the adults in their lives to teach them proper stress coping mechanisms. Here are some stress coping skills for kids that you…
This post has been sponsored by Meijer. All opinions are mine alone. When you’re a busy mom of four, it can be difficult to find time to connect one-on-one with each of your kids… especially with your tween daughter who demands less of your time than your newborn and toddler but still needs her mom….