Tag: family
The Key To Motivating Rather Than Micromanaging
How Do We Motivate Our Kids Into Action?
Every December I do a year in review and start planning my goals and resolutions for the...
Oh 2020: An Open Letter
Oh 2020,
Your time is coming to a close, and I can't say I'm sad about it. You have been a year filled with the...
Want Your Child To Share Their Problems? Tips For Active...
There’s no question that the middle school and high school years are tough, for both kids and parents. It's arguably more important than ever...
Back to School Traditions- Yes, We’re Still Doing Them!
The start to this school year, like the end to the last school year, is going to be a little strange. I know I'm...
Camping with Kids: How to Be Prepared, Have Fun and Be...
Our family went camping once or twice when I was young, but I don't remember many details about our trips. I know our tent...
Here Are the Reasons I Didn’t Take My Husband’s Last Name
Your name is something you have from the very beginning. From that first breath, you enter the world with an identity, a name. After...
Disneyland Withdrawals? – Disney On The Dime Saves The Day
My family loves Disneyland, Disney movies, Disney+, Disney songs, etc. If you are like me, you may be going through Disneyland withdrawals. We are...
Just How Important is Outdoor Play?
As a child, I remember playing outside constantly. My affinity for outdoor play was so extreme that I would often declare my new home...
Quarantine Musings – Being a Mom is my Most Important Job
I mark the beginning of quarantine and our world turning upside down as March 16th. I am a teacher, so it was the first...
My 5 Favorite Links For Supporting Your Child Through COVID-19
We are in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis. Life disruptions and uncertainty related to the COVID-19 outbreak have us understandably anxious. If...
Find Joy
We all need a little detox from time to time. I’m not talking the "only drink juice for three days, live off lemonade, or...
How to Enjoy Your Husband
Let's get real for a second. Being a mom of children of any age makes it very hard to enjoy your husband the way...
Is Teaching Your Child To Drive Causing You ‘Driving Anxiety?’
"I passed the driving exam! Now, all that's left to do is learn to drive!" There are moments in raising children that will stop...
Pregnancy Anxiety
I have been pregnant 5 times now, and two of those pregnancies have given me my two beautiful boys. I have also had a...