It is a battle we all face: getting our kids to school on time. But there are some hacks and tricks you can use to get your children up and out of the house in time for school. Here are some simple tips that will help ensure that you both arrive at the bus stop or carpool line, or whatever transportation method works for your family, on time for school. Get up at the … [Read more...] about Hacks to Get Kids to Get to School on Time
How to Talk to Your Teen Without Getting Eye Rolls
Communication is a two-way street. If you want to get through to your teen without getting eye rolls, shrugs, and monosyllabic grunts in response, then you need to learn how to talk with a teen. Usually, this isn't a big problem. You talk with your teen all the time, right? When you ask, "How was school?" and she says, "Fine." When you ask, "Are you hungry?" and he … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Your Teen Without Getting Eye Rolls
Chores Elementary Kids can Do to Help Out
Being a kid is hard work sometimes. There are so many things to learn and do before you grow up! But did you know that there are lots of little chores kids can do to help out? And the best part is, they're fun too. Kids love playing with cleaning products. Just imagine how much they'll love it when they get to use them. By the time they're done, your house will be clean and … [Read more...] about Chores Elementary Kids can Do to Help Out
How to Teach Kids to Cook
Nowadays, it is not uncommon to see children who are able to prepare healthy meals by themselves. There are various factors that can affect the outcome of whether or not children will grow up to like cooking or not, but a positive environment definitely has its merits. If you're raising kids and want them to grow into healthy individuals who love good food, then giving them … [Read more...] about How to Teach Kids to Cook
Busy Mom Hacks for Back to School
With back to school season just around the corner, now is the time to get ready with these busy mom hacks. We’re going to show you how to have a more stress-free start to the school year. After all kids have been out of school for at least a year now, and this will be their first time back to a traditional school setting in most regions around the world. Fall in Love … [Read more...] about Busy Mom Hacks for Back to School
Hacks to Bond With Your Teen
Raising teenagers can be one of the most fun experiences of your life if you do it right! Today we are featuring some hacks to help you bond with your teen. These hacks are easy ways for parents to connect with their teens, without a huge fight! Schedule a Weekly Date Your teen is only going to be living under your roof for so long, so try to schedule a weekly date. … [Read more...] about Hacks to Bond With Your Teen
Tips to Encourage Sibling Bonding
One of the biggest issues with parenting multiple kids is that the kids rarely get along. You see, sibling rivalry it’s called and it doesn’t’ matter if your kids are 2 years, 4 years, or even 10 years apart; it happens to all siblings! This means your children are probably at each other every so often and when they’re quiet you tend to wonder what kind of trouble they’re … [Read more...] about Tips to Encourage Sibling Bonding
Benefits of Family Camping
There are plenty of benefits of family camping that you can enjoy during summer break. Today we’re featuring the top benefits of family camping to help you get out there with your family for some fun. Whether you’re looking to enjoy camping with the little ones or teenagers, we’re confident that you’ll love getting out in the woods away from the hustle and bustle of life to … [Read more...] about Benefits of Family Camping
Stop Doing These Things Now to be a Less Busy Mom
Do you ever feel like you’re super busy as a mom? Not like a good busy, but that busy that seems like you’re simply not enjoying life as much? Maybe you’re working too hard, or you’re just not present with your family as a mindful mom when you’re home. Whatever it is, today we’re going to share some of the most important things to stop doing right now so that you can be a … [Read more...] about Stop Doing These Things Now to be a Less Busy Mom
Best Ideas to be a Fun Mom
Being a fun mom is one of the best ways to increase your parent and child bond. Throughout the years your ability to connect with your child will become few and far between. During the younger years, the opportunities will be plentiful. During the teen years your child may have the desire to spend more time with friends, they may have a job and other duties that keep them … [Read more...] about Best Ideas to be a Fun Mom
Juggling Work at Home and Homeschooling
Many parents have to handle the juggling of work at home and homeschooling. This option to help provide your children with a solid education all the while earning an income from home is a fabulous way to get some freedom in your life. With that being said, working from home and homeschooling your children provides a higher need for focus, scheduling, and productivity than … [Read more...] about Juggling Work at Home and Homeschooling
Tips to Feel More Fulfilled as a Parent
When it comes to handling your parental duties, sometimes treating your job as a business is best. There are many strategies that parents used to feel more fulfilled as a parent. Today we’re focusing on just a few that have been rather popular among most parents. Learning how to navigate your day in a way that leaves you feeling more fulfilled, present, and happy about … [Read more...] about Tips to Feel More Fulfilled as a Parent
Positive Affirmations for Kids
There’s much talk about positive affirmations for adults to be more mindful, but what about kids? Today we’re sharing some positive affirmations for kids. These affirmations will help inspire mindful, calm, and outgoing kids that grow into well-rounded adults. Using positive affirmations for kids will help strengthen your kids’ confidence, self-esteem, and ability to speak … [Read more...] about Positive Affirmations for Kids
Ideas to Start New Family Tradition
Family traditions are a wonderful way to strengthen the bond between parents and children in your household. While most family traditions occur during the holiday season, more families are starting to branch out to create family traditions all year round. Today we’re featuring some ideas to start a new family tradition so you can enjoy ample time together before the children … [Read more...] about Ideas to Start New Family Tradition
Pros and Cons of Both Parents Working
Many people talk about working moms or working dads but rarely do they discuss what the pros and cons are when both parents work. Today we’re diving into this topic to help you see the pros and cons of having a household where both parents work outside of the home, while the kids attend daycare or stay home alone. There are many pros and cons of both parents work. The most … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Both Parents Working
Habits of Highly Effective Stay at Home Dads
More dads are opting to be stay at home dads than ever before. This is a personal decision that must be made within the household, but once it’s made there are many habits that the stay at home dad develops to be highly effective. Since there’s little talk these days about stay at home dads, we wanted to share some of these habits with you. It’s fun to step back and look at … [Read more...] about Habits of Highly Effective Stay at Home Dads
Stupid Simple Self-Care Hacks for Busy Moms
Mom burnout is a real thing! Many moms all over the world suffer from burnout because they’re pressured to do everything. This isn’t healthy and eventually, you’ll breakdown either mentally or physically. Many moms who’ve suffered from a mental or physical breakdown know exactly what we’re talking about. Now is the time to take into consideration some stupid simple self-care … [Read more...] about Stupid Simple Self-Care Hacks for Busy Moms
Benefits of Board Games for Kids
One of the simplest ways to strengthen the bond of your kids is to have family game nights with board games. There are many board games out there to purchase that are family-friendly and suit all ages. Today we’re going to tell you some of the amazing benefits of board games for kids to help inspire you to make this playtime a part of your parenting life. What is the … [Read more...] about Benefits of Board Games for Kids
Life Lessons Every Child Should Learn
There are many life lessons your children will learn throughout the course of their lives. These life lessons will help your child grow stronger, smarter, and wiser during their childhood well into adulthood. While we all know that our children will learn some life lessons along their journey to adulthood, we wanted to share some of the most important life lessons every child … [Read more...] about Life Lessons Every Child Should Learn
Warning Signs That Your Child is Under Stress
As your children get older and start to feel more emotions about current events, school, and life in general you may notice a change in their demeanor. One thing to remember is that children, like adults, can feel stress and anxiety from situations. Today’s current events alone are enough to stress the average child out. If you have the news or social media on in a room … [Read more...] about Warning Signs That Your Child is Under Stress
Winter Break Activities for Family Bonding
Winter break is a great time for kids to have a breather from school time, but it can be incredibly nice for families to be able to spend some time together and improve their bond. However, the winter break weather and events can make it seem more difficult to figure out the best ways to spend time with your family or some activities that can encourage bonding. There are so … [Read more...] about Winter Break Activities for Family Bonding
Have Elf on a Shelf Report Good Behavior
Many parents around the world partake in the holiday tradition of Elf on a Shelf. Typically this elf will help encourage your kids to behave so that they’re able to get presents on Christmas morning. While elf on a shelf is meant to help encourage your kids creativity all the while encourage good manners, there’s another way to use this adorable elf. Consider having Elf on a … [Read more...] about Have Elf on a Shelf Report Good Behavior
How to Make Distance Learning Easier on Family
Now that we’re well into the 2020 school season, many families have had to adapt to distance learning for their kids. Some schools are in session in a traditional way, such as kids going to school five days a week but with social distancing and mask requirements. Some kids are going to school in-person part-time with other days being distance learning. Then there are other … [Read more...] about How to Make Distance Learning Easier on Family
A Tool to Help Parents with Child Care Plans
With so many parents out there searching for a way to adapt their life with the new restrictions and having children remote learn, it’s no wonder that many are in need of a tool to help with child care plans this year. Today we’re sharing a new tool that will help parents with their search for safe childcare options amidst the pandemic. This tool will help parents weigh the … [Read more...] about A Tool to Help Parents with Child Care Plans
How to Watch What You Say Around Kids
Parenting is not a walk in the park. There are so many things you have to think about and model so that your kids learn how to behave like decent human beings. This idea that you can just tell your kids how to behave or beat them into doing what you want is silliness. While yes, kids need consequences and such, they learn the most from watching you! Today we’re going to … [Read more...] about How to Watch What You Say Around Kids
The Best Productivity Hacks for Busy Parents
Let’s face it, parents are busy! Having to juggle kids, a job, and everything else that comes with the territory, parents are so busy that they feel like collapsing when the day is over. This is why we wanted to feature some of the best productivity hacks for busy parents. These tried and true hacks will help parents everywhere feel more relaxed as they try to navigate their … [Read more...] about The Best Productivity Hacks for Busy Parents
Winter Break Activities for Families
Winter may be a season of hibernation but it’s also a great time to enjoy activities with your kids. Whether you’re a winter fan or not, these winter break activities for families will surely give you something fun to do. Family bonding is an important aspect of raising a family. Maintaining a close bond with your children will help deter them from making bad decisions, … [Read more...] about Winter Break Activities for Families
Glitter Snowflake Ornaments
There's something magical that happens when you sit down to make crafts with kids. Your kids laugh and talk as they use their fine motor skills to create something beautiful. These glitter snowflake ornaments are a fun craft for kids. You can get ready for the holiday season by gathering the supplies now and then printing the instructions for a new Chrsitmas family tradition … [Read more...] about Glitter Snowflake Ornaments
How Siblings Can Bond Through Divorce
Divorce is a hard situation that can be rather traumatic for the children involved. Even if your divorce was amicable, the reality is that your children will now have to share their time between two households. Being juggling between house to house to see each parent is more traumatic for some children than others. Today we’re featuring some tips to help siblings bond … [Read more...] about How Siblings Can Bond Through Divorce
Tips to Master Being a Single Working Mom
So you’re out there in the world as a single mom trying to survive. The current times have made life even harder for you. The difficulties of trying to continue being a single working mom all the while daycares are closed down, schools are doing hybrid or distance learning and you’re left wondering how your world will ever be the same again. These are just a few of the … [Read more...] about Tips to Master Being a Single Working Mom
What is Mindful Parenting?
With this busy lifestyle everyone is leading, it’s no wonder the concept of being a mindful parent has been lost. It’s not something any of us did maliciously, it’s just that parents have so many things to handle such as a job, parenting, schooling, and then being a partner on top of it all that we started to grow towards a multitasking mentality. While multitasking seems to … [Read more...] about What is Mindful Parenting?
Tips to Free Yourself from Working Mom Guilt
As a working mom, you’ve probably felt guilt over missing moments in your kids’ lives due to work hours. Maybe you feel like you’re not around enough or you’re missing the important moments you should be there for. Well, you’re not the only one that experiences this guilt. It’s called working mom guilt, and it’s a heavy burden to carry. Especially as your child ages and this … [Read more...] about Tips to Free Yourself from Working Mom Guilt
How To Make Family Time a Priority
Do you often find yourself or your family letting plans together fall through, or feel the distance growing between your family members? It’s not as uncommon as you may think, with how busy modern lives are and how hard it can be to figure out a common schedule amongst multiple people of different ages and needs. However, if you find a way to make family time a priority you can … [Read more...] about How To Make Family Time a Priority
Tips to Help Kids with Social Skills While Distance Learning
Schools are starting to announce their method of learning for the 2020/2021 school year. This is rather frustrating and overwhelming for many parents. Some working parents aren’t sure how they’ll be able to financially support their family if their children are required to be home part or full time for distance learning while other parents are concerned their children may lose … [Read more...] about Tips to Help Kids with Social Skills While Distance Learning
Teens: How to Survive Distance Learning
Many teens will be distance learning again this back to school season. Teens, you must get prepared for this remote education setting. Distance learning for teens may sound easier than distance learning for elementary kids, but the fact remains true that teenagers will have their own set of issues with this method of education. Distance learning is something that seems to … [Read more...] about Teens: How to Survive Distance Learning
Remote Learning Mom Hacks for Back to School
Back to school season looks a little different for many families. With the pandemic still looming over us, many school districts are opting to continue remote learning or distancing learning as some schools call it. This option isn’t feasible for every parent, but when your district says that’s the only option, there’s nothing you can do except to get prepared. Today we’re … [Read more...] about Remote Learning Mom Hacks for Back to School
Tips to Help Your Kids Social Distance
Many school districts have started to announce how they’ll handle back to school season with the pandemic. Some schools have opted for a hybrid of remote learning and in-person learning, while others are going right back into full in-person learning and others are reluctant so they’re starting the first few weeks with a remote learning option. With so many school districts … [Read more...] about Tips to Help Your Kids Social Distance
Could The Pandemic Scar this Generation of Working Parents?
A whole generation of working parents had their life turned upside down due to the pandemic. The pandemic shutdown made it so many parents had to return home to either be remote workers or be a full-time parent for the first time in their life. This may have resulted in the scarring of a generation of working parents all over the world, and today we’re going to discuss this … [Read more...] about Could The Pandemic Scar this Generation of Working Parents?
Pandemic Computer Game Sheds Light on Working Parent Issues
There’s this new choose your own adventure game that’s all about the pandemic. This game, developed by Smita Venkat, allows you to answer questions in a multiple-choice format as you dive into the world of parenting during this chaotic time. The game is called Parenting in a Pandemic Simulator (PIPS) and it’s opening many conversations among parents of young children ever … [Read more...] about Pandemic Computer Game Sheds Light on Working Parent Issues
Parents, Handle Anxiety with Remote Learning Again
Last spring many schools shut down without notice, leaving parents and teachers to dive headfirst into remote learning. This new method of learning worked for some children while others suffered greatly. Parents and teachers were quickly trying to determine the best way to educate children in a remote learning environment. With many schools over budget, they had to find an … [Read more...] about Parents, Handle Anxiety with Remote Learning Again