I just finished reading an article about the dangers of children sitting improperly. Sitting. I’m serious. Listen, there will always be someone to tell you you’re doing something wrong. Everyone has an opinion nowadays, whether…
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When Motherhood Isn’t All Precious Memories…
Motherhood is tough work. There’s dirt, sweat, tears, even blood. (Have you ever been hit in the face by a toy from your over-zealous child? Let’s not get started on childbirth!) There’s also some of…
4 Things to Remember When Your Child Has Food Restrictions
You’ve just learned your child has food sensitivities or allergies and their diet will have to change. It could be one food you have to restrict or maybe it’s a few. Either way, it’s overwhelming and…
5 Ways to Find Joy In the Chaos of Motherhood
There are days when motherhood is one of the most rewarding, fulfilling things you could ever image. When your baby smiles at you or your toddler wraps his dirty little hands around your neck and refuses…
Free Printable School Vacation Rules Chart
School vacation is one of those times moms both look forward to and dread. Beyond the obvious spending more time with our kids, it’s nice to have a break from the school routine of packing…
When You Feel Like a Failure…
In this age of communication where we’re overly connected, it’s not hard to feel like you’re a failure. Scroll through your Facebook feed and you’ll see someone bragging about how their kids are always at…
The Secret to Getting Your Kids to Organize Their Toys
Organizing kids’ toys and, even more, keeping it that way, can seem to be an impossible task at times. Especially if you have small children, don’t they seem to undo everything as quickly as you…
5 Simple Steps for Organizing Toys That Really Work
Scattered toys all over the floor is a huge source of frustration for any mother. We try hard to keep things picked up and organized, but those little people of ours are just as determined…
3 Simple Ways to Make Family Movie Night Rock
After a busy week, you might love the thought of a family game night, but in reality, rounding up all the kids and settling them down for a board game is more work than you need…
Our 5 Favorite Family Games for Game Night
A family game night is a wonderful way to enjoy quality time with your kids on a regular basis. Even if it’s not something you can commit to every week, even just once a month…
5 Reasons You Should Do Family Game Night
You’ve heard about family game night. It’s when everyone sits down to enjoy a good ol’ board game together. But it’s so much more than that! Family Game Night has been amazing for my family….
2 Things to Remember When Your Child Has High Functioning Autism
When you have kids, there’s always good days and bad days. Some days, the kids behave and you feel like you’re finally doing something right. But other days have you wondering if you ever do…
10 Encouraging Quotes for Moms with 2 Free Printables
Motherhood is one of the most incredible experiences in life, yet it’s also one of the most challenging. Day after day, you are mom to your precious children. You are responsible for these tiny little people. (Or…
Why Your Kids Should Help with the Laundry
Let me tell you something right now. Moms, you should not be doing all the laundry yourself. Your children need to help with the laundry. They should be helping. There’s a couple things to remember with…
5 Fun Ways to Stay Active with Your Kids This Winter
It’s never ideal to be stuck indoors especially when there are snowballs to throw and snowmen to build. However, sometimes we don’t have an option. If Mother Nature decides to have a little fun herself, then…