Baby’s bedtime can be one of the most frustrating times of parenting. Hundreds of articles and book have been written about getting a baby to sleep, each giving different advice. Most advocate various methods of the cry-it-out technique and many give conflicting information about how baby should be put down. Mothers may be left wondering […]
Three Recommended Books for Parents on Children’s Health
Developing a library of parenting books can be an overwhelming task in today’s marketplace with such an abundance of options. This is the first in a series of posts that will recommend three books on various parenting topic,s such as emotional development, fun activities, healthy sleep, child behavior, and more. Today, we look at three […]
DIY Felt Chore Chart
When our oldest turned five and began learning to take on more responsibilities I wanted to create a fun way for him to keep track of his chores. I didn’t see anything online that I really liked, so we decided to go with a DIY felt chore chart. I didn’t have a pattern or […]
The Dangers of Leaving Children Alone
Sometimes the hassle of lugging your child with you can leave you wondering if it would be okay to leave them alone, just for a few minutes. Even though a few minutes can seem like a very short time to an adult, it is plenty of time for a child to get into life threatening […]
The Importance of Loving Your Children Unconditionally – Forever
The idea of unconditional love is one that gets referred to quite often in our society. In the media it usually appears in connection with a criminal who has committed a terrible crime – the grieving mother or father will appear on the talk shows and the news and say that no matter what their […]
Get Your Hair Wet – Active Parenting Thoughts
Sometimes parenting seems very passive. Start the movie. Drop them off. Pick them up. Cheer from the sidelines. This summer has been super busy and some of it was just a matter of getting them there. Soccer camp. Art class. Swim lessons. But active parenting is a lot more than just being in the right […]
PediaSure Keeping My Kids Cool in the Hay Field and Making Mom a Winner
So you know how sometimes you are the mean mom? The mom who says no to Rainbow-Fruity-Sugar-Soda-Drinks? The mom who won’t let her kids watch that movie? Or sleep over at the neighbor’s house for the night? Yeah. I am that mom. My kids spent the large portion of last week in the hay field helping […]
When I Was a Kid – or Changing Fads That Don’t Change
You know when you’re a kid and there are those certain things that are so special. Fashion, fads and even that certain turn of phrase? I think it’s amazing how in some ways things have changed so much and in other ways, very little. Remember when the big phrase was “Hang Ten”? By the time […]
DIY Reward Chart
I am the first to agree when someone says my children are adorable and well-behaved… BUT… those sweet little children of mine can also wreak havoc like … well, like I am quite certain my sister nor I ever did. Enter the Reward Chart. I have learned enough in my nearly 8 years of being […]
5 House Rules for Policing the Information Superhighway
Shannon Dauphin is an avid researcher, journalist, and occasional novelist. She works and plays on the Georgia coast with her two not-so-little darlings. Find more articles on online schooling at OnlineSchools.com and discover other personal mom-stories that you can use for your mommy practices. There was a time, not that long ago, when my children saw the computer […]
Dear Dad, You’re the Best
Dear Dad, I know sometimes you think I don’t notice all you do for us, but I do. I just might not realize how special these things are until I’m older. I still think all kids have it as good as I do. But I notice. When you put yourself in harm’s way to protect […]
Siblings Create Magical Moments with Disney Baby
A big thanks to Disney Baby for sponsoring this post and the . My kids get along so well (for the most part) and play together in amazing ways. They constantly create these moments where I catch my breathe and think – This is it! This is the magic that makes life worthwhile! You know the […]
