Do you have a regular bedtime or is your bedtime routine constantly changing? Going to bed around the same time every night is important but it can also be difficult.Life is unpredictable, especially if you have kids, which can interfere with your night time routine.In addition, many ...
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But What if I Make a Mistake?
Life with kids can be full of random adult acquaintances - the room mom, the soccer coach, the parents at the community pool.Random.And generally, that is pretty cool. The fact that we all have children and live in the same vicinity is enough common ground to be friendly ...
Creating a Family Chore Chart
Creating a family chore chart can be the first step in getting your kids to help around the house. It can also be the beginning of individual responsibility that will follow them for the rest of their lives!Giving your kids chores to do - and creating a family chore chart that works - can make a ...
How to Keep Kids Safe on Halloween
My kids love to go Trick-or-Treating on Halloween! They've been witches, princesses, and even crazy monsters that year when we were late finding a costume and I pulled together a DIY outfit.Despite the shrieks of excitement and enthusiasm for canvassing the neighborhood for sweets, we always ...
What You Must Discuss Before Getting Married
When you are preparing to get married, it is important to make sure you really know the person you are going to spend forever with. While the dating years are filled with romance and fun, there are topics you should absolutely discuss before getting married.These topics are not all that ...
4 Ways to Teach Your Kids Compassion
As my kids grow and mature, it is a main priority of mine that they grow compassion in their hearts. In a world where words are thrown without caution, I want them to have eyes that are open to the suffering of others.While it may seem like a large task, teaching our kids to have compassion is ...
Amazing Rewards of Being a Stepparent
Whenever a stepmom is portrayed in a movie or television show, there is usually a little drama and tension. While being a stepparent is full of challenges, there are far more rewards of being a stepparent than difficulties.People may not always choose to talk about the rewards, but they are ...
Why Motherhood Will Change Your Life
Becoming a new mom is an amazing thing. It's a time of celebration, a time of excitement, and a time to cherish every moment. What most people don't talk about is that becoming a mom changes your life in ways you never expect.No matter what people tell you, you don't "get it" until you're ...