Keep Your House Clean the Easy Way
It’s a never-ending battle that we fight trying to keep toys out of the floor and dishes clean and laundry folded. We blame it on the kids, and it is ... Read More
Multiplicity: Yes! They're Twins
On some level, I get it, multiples are fascinating. They are to me now, but I’m not so sure they were in my pre-multiples life. I’m sure I would have ... Read More
Patience: Be a Teacher
We are supposed to be showing our children how to act appropriately and how to handle life. When I lose my patience and let frustration show, I have to start ... Read More
6 Tips to Avoid Childhood Obesity
It’s all over the news. Childhood obesity is a terrible problem. The risks are high: heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea, and more. There are also psychological risks- ... Read More
Medical Minute: Exercise During Pregnancy
Regular exercise, with the approval of your physician or midwife, can often help to minimize the physical discomforts of pregnancy and help with the recovery after the baby is born. ... Read More
Make Mornings Less Maddening
Mornings can be hard on everyone because they are hectic and rushed, but they don’t have to be. Naturally, it will require planning and proactive thinking. Routines are KEY to ... Read More
Patience: Remember How Small They Are
Today’s great tip was found on a site called momgrind.com: Remind yourself how small they are and how much you love them. We all know how angry they can make ... Read More
Parenting with a PhD: Getting Kids to Listen
PARENT QUESTION: We are having serious issues right now with our girls not listening. How much leniency do you allow for their age (preschool)? PARENTING WITH A PHD RESPONSE: Selective ... Read More
Patience: Soul Fevers
I once read a parenting book, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. It talked about how kids can get “soul fevers,” basically an emotion fever similar to a physical fever. We ... Read More
Going Back To Work? 5 Tips To Make the Transition Smooth
Making the transition from stay at home mom to working mom was more stressful for me than it was for my kids. i know it affected my kids, but I ... Read More
