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...
5 Reasons to Help Other Moms Find Me Time + a Giveaway!
This post brought to you by Best Western. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Happily Ever Mom. I laughed while I wrote a post about me time. I think it's because "me time" has changed so much since I had children. I'm guilty of forgetting to brush my teeth at night (although I remember to do it for the kids...), or to give up going out for a hair cut because the kids need new continue reading...
Setting up a Family Vision Statement & How it Will Help Your Kids
Do you have a family vision statement? Or, have you heard of them? I'm not sure that my family did until recently. But, I remembered a tool that I had learned back in college when I graduated with a degree in communication studies. Like a lot of people, you might be thinking: what does that degree even mean?! For starters, we study concepts like effective business communication. Business, continue reading...
5 Types of Stranger Advice to New Parents (and how to deal with it)
Stranger *always* seem to have random advice for new parents. I remember so many times when I heard things from strangers that made me think, "Wait. What?" Like the time a few women came over to me while I was sitting at an airport and they took my six month old from my arms WITHOUT ASKING. (Yes, that really happened) Technically, they didn't actually say anything to me, but it still left me continue reading...