5 Ways to Protect Your Carpet From A Toddler If your toddler is changing your life for the second time since they were born you may be wondering what else you need to prepare for in the future. Maybe you are in the process of toddler proofing your house and if you are, don’t forget one very important part of your house that needs some attention, your carpet. Chair mats/splat mat If the main eating area in your house is on a carpeted floor, … [Read more...]
Parents’ Guide to Choosing the Right School for Your Troubled Teen
Parents’ Guide to Choosing the Right School for Your Troubled Teen Being a parent is a joy and sometimes a trial at the same time. Particularly if you’ve got a teen who’s going through a rough patch. You’d think that being a doctor yourself would give you a leg up on dealing with a son or daughter who is getting awful grades, being disruptive in class, and wreaking havoc on the family dynamic at home. But whether the behavior is caused … [Read more...]
Don’t Pack the Kids: Sanity-Preserving Moving House Tips for Busy Moms
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Don't Pack the Kids: Sanity-Preserving Moving House Tips for Busy Moms If you're raising children and taking care of a family, you're a master of multitasking and stress management. Moving house when you have young children to care for, however, is a test that breaks the best of them. The challenge in moving with children is about more than just finding a way to keep everyone well-fed and happy while work gets done. It's also about keeping … [Read more...]
Should You Ever Leave Your Kids Alone At Home?
Should You Ever Leave Your Kids Alone At Home? Wondering whether or not you can safely leave your kids alone at home is not a philosophical question, but a practical one. Sometimes, you may not be able to arrange childcare or a childcare arrangement falls through at the last minute. This may happen at the worst of times—when you have to go to work and it’s a snow day from school or when you have to leave the house to take care of an … [Read more...]
How Martial Arts Can Benefit Moms
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HOW MARTIAL ARTS CAN BENEFIT MOMS As a mom, having to chase around your children on a 24/7 hour basis already requires a lot of exercise. Being so hands on we rarely find time to look after ourselves. Getting our nails done or fitting in a workout session seems to be another chore. I was flicking through Instagram and saw all those fit mommies that use their babies to work out. They make it look so easy and it gave me a sense of motivation … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Encourage Kids to Reach Their Goals | Zootopia
This post brought to you by Disney's Zootopia. All opinions are my own. As a parent, you want your children to always know they can do anything they set their minds to. Our sponsor is reminding us once again that encouraging our kids’ dreams and goals is vital to their growth as an individual. What better way to encourage them than to enjoy a great family friendly movie together? 5 Easy Ways to Encourage Kids to Reach Their Goals With the … [Read more...]
Exploring Genealogy Strengthens Family Ties
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Exploring Genealogy Strengthens Family Ties Human history is broken down into the story of families. With the population growing throughout the centuries, everyone can slowly but surely trace themselves back to a smaller and smaller pool of people. Human families have only gotten bigger, otherwise they’re pretty much changeless. Learning the history of our own families through genealogy has picked up in popularity over the last decade or so. … [Read more...]
Traveling With Young Kids | Homemade Activity Book Idea
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Traveling With Young Kids | Homemade Activity Book Idea During one of our family road trips, my oldest daughter and I tossed around ideas to keep Emma (5 1/2 at the time) and Ethan (4 at the time) entertained for nearly 5 hours in the car (each way). Kaytlin thought up a fun way to keep the kids entertained while still containing the mess so we didn’t have to dig for crayons or stickers between the seats and it went over so well I thought I'd … [Read more...]
4 Kitchen Essentials for Busy Moms
4 Kitchen Essentials for Busy Moms It seems like moms always have a reason to be in the kitchen. Moms spend much of their days cooking meals and preparing snacks for the family. They also have to pack their kids’ lunches and bake for school functions and parties. And of course moms have many non-cooking responsibilities and activities as well. Luckily, these four kitchen essentials can make a mom’s job just a little easier. Tupperware Many … [Read more...]
Help Your Child Overcome Their Fear of the Dentist
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Help Your Child Overcome Their Fear of the Dentist A visit to the dentist is a necessary activity that your child may dread. But in order to keep their teeth healthy, this event can put them on the road to better oral hygiene. Are they Afraid of the Dentist? Well then, to help ease their fears that may come with sitting in the dentist chair, you’ll want to follow the below tips. Start at an Early Age Parents have the responsibility of … [Read more...]
