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How to Teach Kids to Stop Calling Out at Bedtime (After You’ve Tucked Them In)
It was the third time that my son called out to me that I got frustrated. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids but at bedtime? I’m ready to sit and relax with my husband. Even for a few minutes before we both go to sleep. Maybe you’ve been there too? You’re trying to get the kids to bed and you're getting ready for a much-needed break, but as you close their door you hear it... The kids continue reading...
7 Ways to Rock Being a Stay at Home Mom
Being a stay at home mom is the hardest job that I've ever done. I'm the boss, lunch lady, custodian, teacher, and playmate. As a stay at home mom, I wash dishes while singing to my kids, make up games for us when we're stuck inside, and try to get both of my kids to play together (nicely). There are so many hats that I wear as a stay at home mom, but there are a few things that make the job continue reading...
A Free Brain-Boosting App for Parents from First 5 California!
"So, how can I teach my preschooler Math?" The question came from a Dad much taller than me. When he asked me, he stood over me just slightly with his palms up as if to say, tell me something good, preschool teacher, because I'm stuck on this one. And, me? I told him to count the trees. I will never forget his little chuckle. As if to say, seriously? That's your answer? And, it was. continue reading...
Want Your Kid to Stop Begging for Dessert and Treats? Add THIS to Your Calendar.
Like most kids, my children love dessert. And, me? Some days, I want to cut sugar completely out of our lives because sugar is the devil. And, other days, I bake large batches of cookies after my kids go to bed because sugar is EVERYTHING and I want it all to myself. The struggle is real. After saying "no" to my kids begging for dessert for the millionth time, I knew that I had to set some continue reading...
20 FUN Ways to Surprise Your Kids this Summer
I love Surprising my kids during the Summer. When my daughter and I were chatting about an upcoming road trip this summer, I told her that I had a few surprises planned for us. Her response? "You always have surprises, Mom." It's not what she said that threw me off, but it's how she said it. She brushed her hair off her shoulder and added a little eye-roll, as if to say - surprises are SO continue reading...