Cold and flu season is upon us and with kids back in school the chances are higher that your child is going to get sick. Going to school and getting sick is a part of growing up, but as a parent I wanted to know “How sick is too sick for school?“ Official Guidelines on…
As a parent, you want to give your kids a good start in life. You nurture, protect and guide them to best deal with the challenges they face as independent adults.
None of us are perfect as parents, and parenting advice is good.
As a mom of four beautiful and happy children, I know these parenting tips and hacks make it easier to raise children.
Also included are quotes to keep you laughing when things don’t go as planned.
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Motherhood is Imperfect
When I became a mother I never knew what it would mean to love something so much your heart felt like it could burst into a million little pieces. I distinctly remember the feeling when my firstborn, a tiny boy, was laid on my chest after I pushed for nearly two hours. I was physically…
Car Seat Child Safety ID Card
Safety is a huge priority in my home with my three young children. I recently became aware of a simple safety precaution called a car seat child safety ID card. The idea behind it is simple. It is an identification card placed on the side or back of your child’s car or booster seats in…
My Precious Ayla Turns One
My precious Ayla what a gift you are to your mommy and daddy. To watch you grow from a small babe to a beautiful little girl toddling all around. Your birth was peaceful and spiritual a moment in time that has forever transformed your mom. Your smile lights up the room and your hair a…
Change your Child’s Behavior for the Better
Last summer I was a mother ready to pull my long blonde hair out. My two and a half year old daughter Keira was unruly, disrespectful, and down right mean. I knew some of this behavior was due to the fact she could not verbalize her every want or desire clearly, but the tantrums, kicking,…
Five Ways to Date Your Kids
With a new baby sister in the house, spending quality time with my children is important. Mommy and son or daughter dates are one way I make quality time for my children. I feel it is important to spend one on one time with your children. It builds a connection between you and your child,…
Get Your Kids To Use Their Utensils
I am a food lover and part of the fun of food is to pick it up with your hands and shove it into your mouth. This works for some foods, but not all. My son Tristan always prefers his fingers over his fork or spoon, and when he was younger it was difficult for…
A Glutton for Punishment
Do you ever bite off more than you can chew? I tend to do this a lot in my life. I guess I am a glutton for punishment. I pride myself on being an individual who can do it all and without help. This is a downfall of mine at times, but I love the…
The Game of Consistency
Do you ever have days as a parent where around every corner is another mess to greet you? Does even a simple meal at the dinner table turn into a battle of wills? Parenting is one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever done, but it is also the most difficult. One aspect of parenting…
Who Needs A Dog When Kids Do The Trick?
While I was in veterinary school at Michigan State University, I owned a dog. She was no ordinary dog, but the most intelligent dog I ever owned. I named her Brenna, and she was a Black Labrador Retriever I purchased as a puppy from a local breeder who raised bird dogs. When I picked her…
