It's no secret here at Happily Ever Mom, that we rely on some amazing parenting books to help raise happy kids. I think books are an amazing parenting tool. In fact, I've praised, Playful Parenting, by Lawrence Cohen in the past as the first book that got me thinking differently about parenting. But, recently, I was asked to read a book called, The Danish Way of Parenting, by Jessica continue reading...
5 Ways to Change a Toddler’s Diaper
This post brought to you by Huggies®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Happily Ever Mom. The truth is that wrestling changing a toddler's diaper is one of those unexpected parenting hurtles. There was a time when you could lay them on a changing table and everything was at your finger tips, the baby barely moved, and you just had to be careful for pee fountains or major continue reading...
10 Unexpected Discoveries While Parenting Little Kids
Have you made some unexpected discoveries while parenting little kids? I've had many. If you're like me, than organization is not a strength. I have to work hard to recognize when something is out of place. So, the occasional sock in the living room or pile of clean (or, let’s be honest, dirty) clothes in the middle of a bedroom has never impacted my daily business greatly. But, continue reading...
15+ Classic Glow in the Dark Games for Kids
I love playing glow in the dark games with my kids. I think it's because I loved staying out late when I was growing up. With the time change in the Spring, our evenings were lit just enough to play an extra game of hide and seek or sardines. In fact, one of my favorite games to play was a version of hide and seek where we all wore black. We'd hide in front yards along a cul-de-sac that my continue reading...
25 Secrets I Want my Daughter to Know about Friendship
I often think about what I want my daughter to know about friendship. Even before she was born, she would kick and move in my belly whenever we were around big groups of people. She was social before birth! Now, as she's getting older and more independent, there are some things that I want to share with her. Most importantly, I want her to know just how important friendships really continue reading...
5 Parenting Donts When Kids Get Messy
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SweepTheMess #CollectiveBias How do you feel when your kids get messy? It's a question that I've been thinking a lot about lately. I love seeing my kids get messy, but other times, I want to steer clear of the mess! Why? Because messes generally mean that I'm the one who's going to continue reading...