I owe this simple game to get kids to listen and to STOP running away to the camp that I used to work at. In fact, I learned almost everything about how to get kids to listen during the summers that I worked for the best camp on Earth. When you’re responsible for a huge group of kids, it’s important that they listen to you the first time (that's important as parents, too - right?!). Not the continue reading...
When You’re Overwhelmed by Clutter: 1 Simple Phrase to Help
There are times when I'm overwhelmed by clutter. Okay, there's lots of times when I'm overwhelmed by clutter. I am not the Mom that has the perfectly organized house and I know that there are others Moms and Dads like me too. The parents who: Want to have an more organized home, but who struggle with making it happen or keeping it that way. Want to clean up but want to actually spend continue reading...
5 Low Energy Activities with Kids When You Come Home Exhausted
Coming home at the end of the day to a house full of excited kids can be tough. You want to rest; they want to play. You want to sit down; they want to jump up (and up and up!). You want to just hang out on the smartphone; they want to hang from the chandelier. But, as we've said before, it's important to know that at the end of the day, we all should connect as a family, even when you come continue reading...
DIY Memory Game for Kids
We adore a game for kids that sneaks in learning, too. Since my house is already drowning in plastic eggs, I wanted to come up with a fun DIY game to utilize those blasted plastic eggs that are so prevalent during Spring (Okay, I secretly love those eggs...sometimes). Instead of doing an egg scavenger hunt, we hid objects underneath the eggs to make a "Memory" Easter game for kids! This post continue reading...
How to Actually Put Yourself First as a Busy Mom (and why you should)
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TryaLittleGoodness #CollectiveBias When I wrote the title, How to Actually Put Yourself First as a Busy Mom, I questioned my words immediately. I wondered if we really could put ourselves first while still wearing all of the Mom hats that we so carefully balance? I truly think we can. And, continue reading...
5 Must-Do Potty Training Tips Before You Even Start
5 Potty Training Must-Do's Before You Start 1.) Set out potty training chairs early. Put potty chairs out about the time that your baby can walk. Yes, really! If you have a large house, be sure to have two (in different rooms in the house or one upstairs/one downstairs). Let baby play with the chair, practice sitting, etc. so they satisfy their need to explore this new "toy" - let them continue reading...