The Importance of One on One Time
I know as a mom I find it hard to make sure I spend time with each of my children on a one to one basis. (Especially when you are recovering from Strep throat!) But the importance of this…
I know as a mom I find it hard to make sure I spend time with each of my children on a one to one basis. (Especially when you are recovering from Strep throat!) But the importance of this…
Moms love to multitask! Yes, we sure do!! It can be the only way we get through our big ‘to-do’ list everyday, but who is really paying for all this hurrying and scurrying around? Our family often can feel less…
“Your child is testing you to see that you are stable and consistent. He wants you to pass” – Hal Runkel, ScreamFree Parenting I was working with a mom recently who was struggling with finding solutions to the perpetual behavior…
One of the most challenging tasks moms often face is teaching their children to listen and follow directions. It becomes frustrating for the whole family when you repeatedly give the same directions multiple times. As moms’ we can easily become…
There seems to be a few consistent factors that tend to trigger mommy stress, including financial strain, parenting concerns and worries, unrealistic expectations of ourselves and our kids, lack of support, too much to do in too little time, relationship…
Face it, parenting is hard work. Some days you do get that idyllic feeling you thought and dreamed motherhood would be like, but most often you are met with challenges, power struggles and the doubt that can creep into our…
Face it, some days are easier than others! As a mom you are constantly giving to everyone else. As I write this note it is only 9:00 AM and I am already exhausted – I am in the midst of…
Disrespect: dis·re·spect (from Dictionary.com) 1. lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness. 2. to regard or treat without respect; regard or treat with contempt or rudeness. I find it interesting how families can determine and define ‘disrespect’ among their children. Some families…
As I enjoy some family time this week and take some time to heal an injured right arm (not suppose to be typing!!), I wanted to share with you a post that was a favorite of you readers a little…
This post originally ran over at Families with Purpose last November. Nagging is always a hot topic and a pattern that moms can easily fall into. Perhaps you are at a point to finally break the habit – I…