Be a “YES” Mom – Jill Savage
Last week my boys ran inside and said, “Mom, mom…it’s so hot outside! Can we see if it’s hot enough to cook an egg on the sidewalk?” The practical side of me started to say no, but then I caught…
Last week my boys ran inside and said, “Mom, mom…it’s so hot outside! Can we see if it’s hot enough to cook an egg on the sidewalk?” The practical side of me started to say no, but then I caught…
A few weeks back I had a post about being a Worn Out Crabby Mom, maybe some of you related when you read that! I took a little time for a retreat, went on vacation with my family and am…
It is that time of year when days are becoming shorter and shorter and my energy is depleted more and more. Am I the only one who wants to go to bed at 7 PM? I wonder if it is…
Isn’t our goal as parents to help develop problem solving skills in our children? I think as busy moms, we often forget and take the easy road and solve problems for our kids. By repeating this habit of giving answers…
From “Screamfree Parenting” by Hal Runkel Never promise more than you can perform. “ — Publilius Syrus Simple, right? If you promise little Timmy Disneyworld, you take him to Disneyworld. He sees that you can be trusted and all is…
From Screamfree Parenting, Tip of the Day by Hal Runkel: Quote of the Day: ” Creativity can solve almost any problem. The creative act, the defeat of habit by originality, overcomes everything. ” — George Lois, American Art Director Just…
Another quick post compliments of Jen Singer, “14 Hours ‘Til Bedtime” author. This one gave me another good laugh, so wanted to pass it along to you. She says: Recently I read a pamphlet entitled, “How to Get Your Teenager…
“Twenty Ways Parenthood is Just Like College”, I just had to share this. I was giggling so hard in my aisle seat people were beginning to stare!