Potty training my first daughter, Goose, was exhausting… But incredibly successful! Now that my second daughter, Belly, is 18 months, we’re almost ready to start the process all over again. If there’s one thing I learned the first time around, it’s that you have to get your toddler completely interested in potty training before you… Read More 5 Tools to Get Your Toddler Interested in Potty Training
My oldest daughter, Goose, is only three-years-old, but I’m already stressing out about whether or not she’ll be ready for kindergarten. We made the choice to keep her home this year so there’s a ton of pressure on me to make sure that she learns all of the preschool skills needed for her eventual school… Read More The 6 Most Important Preschool Skills for Your Child to Learn
School is hard, guys. Kids face so much stress! Waking up early, long days, short recesses, peer pressure, constant testing… They need an after school routine that allows them to decompress and get reenergized for the next busy day! This post is sponsored by Sparkling Ice but the content and opinions expressed here are my… Read More Relaxing After School Routine for Your Busy Little Learner
Spanking. Yup. I’m going there. ***Takes a deep breath*** There’s so much controversy surrounding spanking that it has basically become a bad word in the parenting realm. It has definitely been heavily debated in our home and challenged both me and my husband to reevaluate our beliefs and expectations. We turned out okay. There are… Read More What to Do When You and Your Husband Don’t Agree About Spanking
Life as a stay-at-home mom is busy and exhausting! And as hard as you try to have a great day, things rarely go as smoothly as intended. Between caring for yourself and your kids, housework, and trying to get anywhere on time, there’s constant potential for your family unit to break down (cue the chaos).… Read More 7 Ways to Set the Tone for a Great Day as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Yay! Back to school is my favorite time of year! So much anticipation as kids get ready to reunite with friends, meet their new teacher, and grow a year smarter. This post is sponsored by Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle and Viva but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Although there’s tons of excitement, I… Read More 3 Tips for Smart Back to School Shopping
If you’ve ever witnessed a toddler tantrum, you know that it is incredibly challenging to stay calm as a mommy. You tell your child something they don’t want to hear and then a distressed whining starts. That whine is often followed by a piercing cry, stomping, and flailing. A hot wave rushes through your chest… Read More 6 Tricks to Stay Calm During a Toddler Tantrum
It takes a ton of school supplies to keep a classroom running for an entire year. Although many teachers provide a list for parents at the start of the year, you’re lucky if those supplies make it to Winter Break. And while we’d like to think that schools furnished the materials each classroom needs, that is… Read More 11 School Supplies on Every Teacher’s Wish List
Now that your kids have met, it’s time focus on growing their sibling bond. A lot of your kids’ relationship will develop naturally, but you also need to be intentional about fostering a positive relationship. Let’s be honest, toddlers are little egomaniacs and you’ll have to work actively to help your kids learn about each… Read More Build a Positive Relationship Between Your Toddler and New Baby
Last week, I shared my tips for preparing a toddler for a new baby. It was all about getting your firstborn mentally ready for your new family member well in advance. Now, imagine that your baby has arrived and it’s time to introduce your toddler to their younger sibling. The first meeting between your toddler and… Read More Tips for the First Meeting Between Your Toddler and Baby
