The Four “F’s” of Summer Parenting

I brought back a popular post from a few years ago to share with you. I am away at the International Young Living Convention in Salt Lake City and honestly, I had all good intentions about writing a blog post…
Back To School Study Habit Tips
Are you in the midst of battling homework and setting up expectations for the school year? It can be rough, especially if you have a child who is dead set on trying to make his own path and go…
Teaching Our Kids Optimism

If you could take small steps now to point your child toward a life which would likely include lower stress, better health, more confidence and a more positive outlook, would you be interested?
Back to School Topics with Teens

There is a lot to be considered with Back to School Expectations and I talk about this in my Back 2 School Survival Guide, but with teens you have a few areas that may not be relevant for younger kids….
Four Tips to Better Consistency

You find yourself exhausted and instead of going to battle with your 6 year old about not running around the house jumping up and down on the furniture, you just decide to let it go. Yesterday your toddler had to…
5 Must Do’s in Parenting
Part of being a good parent or one who is intentional in their parenting is teaching your kids to be good people, creating a genuine character that will carry them far in life. The best way to do this is…
Dealing with Sibling Fighting
If you’re like most moms of more than one child, you are probably tired of hearing, “He touched me” or “She’s on my side of the car.”
Four F’s of Summer Parenting
As you read this I am driving 700 miles round trip (in one day!) to bring my daughter home from college! WOOT! I am really excited to have her back at home. It has been a year of growth for…
Is it Disrespect?
Disrespect: dis·re·spect (from Dictionary.com)
Don’t Rush In
As I enjoy some family time this week and take some time to heal an injured right arm (not suppose to be typing!!), I wanted to share with you a post that was a favorite of you readers a little…