If you’ve been noticing that the tone of online messages seems more negative than it used to be, you’re not imagining it. And, worse, it’s greatly affecting our children. When we teach our kids how to be kind online, we not only stop the spread of negativity on the Internet; we actively promote good citizenshipKeep Reading…
30 Ways to Be a Happier Mom
Parenting. It’s both the sweetest and hardest job in the world. There isn’t a day when I don’t love my children – all four of them. But there are definitely days when I feel a little burned out on the routine of it. There is so much giving involved in parenting that you can startKeep Reading…
Slowed Down Parenting in a Sped Up World
Did you know that the Earth rotates at a speed of about 1000 miles an hour? I remember learning that in school and thinking “It doesn’t feel like it’s going that fast to me!” Fast forward 25 years and I think it feels like it’s at least that fast, maybe faster. Maybe I just needed toKeep Reading…
5 Ways to Show Love to Your Defiant Child
I tell my son to go to his room. Instead of walking down the hall, he stands rooted to the ground, yelling that he won’t go. When I turn to walk away, he rushes at me, grabbing my arms and trying to force me to look at him. Sound familiar? Welcome to the world ofKeep Reading…
How to Keep a Homeschool Tantrum from Derailing Your School Day
Homeschooling moms have the dual challenge of serving as parents AND teachers during the day, which means we often have to deal with a homeschool tantrum or two on occasion. Yay! Not. When a child throws a temper tantrum, it can disrupt the entire school day. And if you’re homeschooling more than one child, itKeep Reading…