Because it is a huge part of our life, I thought it would be a great time to discuss why we bed share with our kids. I know that for many this is a very controversial topic and that many have their very strong opinions on both sides. That’s why I have chosen to talk…
When our daughter started talking, we taught her please and thank you almost immediately. Though we did this with the best of intentions, it led to a real problem with begging. Immediately we started troubleshooting ways to get our precious and attentive toddler to stop begging. We knew that if we didn’t find a solution,…
Character education is, in my opinion, more important in educating our children than scholastic curriculum. With the increasing diversity in our world and in the United States, it is becoming ever more important to introduce our children to the many cultures and experiences of those around them. We live our lives based on our experiences, and…
Two weeks ago today my sweet dog got hit by a car. He was my crazy, protective, energetic fur baby that would let my toddler man-handle him like he was her personal teddy bear. I still don’t understand what happened and I still ache thinking about it. The worst part of the whole ordeal was…
Keeping children safe is always the goal of parents. So when car seats come into question as we are speeding down the road at 25, 45, and even 75 miles per hour, it’s important to make sure they’re properly restrained. Because let’s be honest, we’re driving faster and more distracted than any other generation before…
I took on the thousand dollar baby budget challenge as posed by my husband last year. How did this happen? Well, My husband and I found out last year that I was pregnant with out first child. At the time I was teaching high school, but my entire life I have known that I wanted to…
Goodness, Gentleness, & Kindness It is hard to disagree with the fact that as people we should all be moral in some capacity. Many times morality is rooted in our ability to be good and to be kind. But morality is something that can be accomplished beyond faith or religion. This means that in training…
Potty training is the messy, exhausting, and glorious goal of parents across the country and around the world. The average age of complete potty training is 3 years old for boys and girls.And when I think of how long that really is, I think “I do not want to wash diapers for 3 years for every child…