It was nearly 11 years ago that my husband and I made the decision for me to be a stay-at-home mom to our son. Our situation was a bit unique in that my husband owns his own business… and I had been working for him for a little over a year before we got pregnant. … Read more
First comes love… Sometimes comes marriage… Then comes baby in the baby carriage? C’mon… let’s be honest with each other. We now live in a very progressive society. One where marriage isn’t necessarily the goal for a lot of people. In fact, one might say that the dream has been somewhat watered down to simply … Read more
If you’re a parent, chances are your mornings can be a bit hectic… not to mention, stressful. But this doesn’t have to be the case. You have the power to make mornings a bit easier on yourself. How you ask? By simply adding a little structure. No matter what age your child is, you are … Read more
Imagine this… You’re sitting on a park bench… sun shining bright, warm against your face. The air is crisp. Birds are chirping. Squirrels chasing one another. A group of parents are pushing their children on swings, others are going down slides. It’s the very definition of peaceful. And then it happens… A high pitched scream, … Read more
Every mom and dad has their own unique parenting style. Do you know what yours is? An online parenting style quiz is a quick way to discover your dominant parenting style. We all want what’s best for our children. After all, our greatest desire is for them to reach their highest potential. As it turns … Read more
Parenting is the toughest job in the world. You need all the help you can get to prepare you to navigate the round-the-clock responsibility of keeping kids safe and meeting their needs at every stage of their growth. As kids grow, parents want to make sure they’re raising them with the right values and the … Read more
If you are in a hurry and just want to know if we recommend Positive Parenting Solutions? The short answer is YES! Positive Parenting Solutions is a good solution for parents who struggle with disciplining their children and need to find a better way to communicate with them. To learn more, check out their 60-minute … Read more
As a parent, if you’re asked the question, “What do you want most for your children?”… the answer for most of us would be, “that they grow up to be healthy and happy”. A close second would be “that they are successful”. The funny thing is, success can take on different meanings. One person’s definition … Read more
If you are reading this… you have kids. And your kids have chores that you would like them to do. Like them to do. Remember those words. You’d like them to help out around the house. Help out with their siblings. Yada, yada. But whether or not they actually do it… that remains to be … Read more
Game nights nowadays offer plenty of options for fun for the entire family and kids of all ages. But when there are teens involved, you may want to think about preparing something a bit more engaging for them… otherwise they’ll stay stuck to their smartphones. One game that can keep them interested is “Would You … Read more