Melts In Your Heart, Not In Your Hands The other morning my 2 1/2-year-old came up to me and gave me a HUGE hug, looked into my eyes and with all seriousness asked me, “Mommy, do you know that I love you?” Of course my heart melted in that moment and he could have asked [...]
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Parenting By The Minute: A Savory Sunday
Sunday morning was positively glorious at our house this week. The boys started the day by crawling in bed with me and giving me lots of sweet snuggles. We went downstairs and we cooked some waffles while Nora Jones sang sweetly in our ears. While sitting in a sunbeam, I cradled a steaming cup of [...]
Another Tantrum Taming Tactic
Looking to diffuse tantrums without the battle? Here is another tip that works wonderfully at our house: puppets! Our local library has a slew of puppets that you can check out and bring home with you. My kids LOVE these (and I really love the library, too!) This week’s puppet selection includes a little bear [...]
Raising Kids: How Do You Keep Your Cool?
One mom locks herself in her room. Why saying nothing can be more powerful than saying something in parenting.
Mom! Go Sit in Time-Out!
Raising kids can be a demanding job. Sometimes mommies need a time out, too.
Lord of the Flies: The Next Generation
How do you teach a child about the deeper meaning of life in just 60 Seconds using only a fly swatter? Read this post to find out.
Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem by Living in the Now
How living in the now can build your child’s self-esteem.
A Painful Loss and a Beautiful Realization
The death of a cousin helps me see the beauty of another day of life.
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