We’ve reached a point in our family where the amount of work being done by our oldest child was not equal to the amount of work being done the other kids. Sidney and I are seeing a development in his maturity; doing things without being asked, helping take care of his younger brothers, etc. Our […]
Grocery Store Survival Tips
In my last Ragu Giveaway Post I asked the question – What are your biggest grocery store survival tips? I loved some of the answers you guys shared with me and am highlighting some of my favorites here! While you’re browsing through the featured responses, check out what these mom’s had to say when Ragu […]
How to Grow a Smart Kid: Free Time
photo by utini In part 1, we talked about the importance of reading, and in part 2, the role of imaginative play in the development of a smart kid. Let’s expand on that a little with more ideas for free time that will help encourage your children to use their imaginations and thinking skills! Play […]
How to Grow a Smart Kid: Toys and Playtime
photo by George Eastman House In the first part of this series, we talked about the importance of reading and creating a reading environment to help bring out your child’s intellectual potential. There’s a lot more that you can do as a parent, though! Playtime is where children learn – absorb, really – without even […]
Tips for Grocery Shopping with Kids
We’ve all seen it: the exasperated mother in the checkout line with a shopping cart piled to the brim, trying to calm her crying baby (who’s teething) and hungry preschooler (who’s reaching for candy) while attempting to keep her cool all at the same time. Maybe if you’re like me you’ve been a part of said […]
Operation Get the Family to the Table
I grew up in a very large Latin American family where extended family dinners happened every Sunday after church. There was always a hearty stew, tacos, and these amazing grilled green onions with huge sweet bulbs (my mouth is watering just thinking about them). Marrying into the Military Life and the Challenges of Nightly Dinner […]
“The Shaping of a Christian Family: How My Parents Nurtured My Faith” by Elisabeth Elliot
By Elisabeth Elliot Thoman Nelson Publisher $19.00, 264 pages ISBN 0800731026 Family/Parenting To date, Elisabeth Elliot’s classic The Shaping of a Christian Family is my favorite parenting book. It is filled to over-flowing with so much inspiration on how to raise a family. The four pages of glossy family photos in the middle of […]
Don’t Make Me Count to Three: A Mom’s Look at Heart-Oriented Discipline – Book Review
By Ginger Plowman Shepherd Press $12.99, 155 pages ISBN 0972304649 Parenting Don’t Make Me Count to Three: A Mom’s Look at Heart-Oriented Discipline is one of the best resources a parent can have. Plowman not only gives sound advice, but she also backs it up with Scripture (which is one of my favorite things to […]
5 Fun Ways to Entertain a Sick Toddler or Preschooler
Has your little one been in bed with the flu or a bout of diarrhea? Illness can make cheerful toddlers cranky and irritable or lethargic and dull. Here’s how to brighten up an unwell toddler’s day with 5 fun indoor and outdoor activities for sick days. 1. Banish the Blues with Books and Music Favorite […]
Helping Children Learn Healthy Boundaries
Before I had children, I swore that I would never be the parent who counted “one… two… three….” to make their children do anything. I saw too many children who waited until “three” to do what was requested of them, and I said that my children wouldn’t be like that. My children would listen the […]
Potty Training Basics: Practical Tips to Help Toilet Train Your Toddler or Preschooler
So, you’ve moved your baby from milk to solids, watched her crawl, held her chubby fingers as she took her first step and clapped as she said her first words. And now, its time for her to graduate from her cloth diapers and use the potty. Scared, huh? You’re not alone. Here are some simple […]
Best Free Printable Chore Charts for Toddlers and Preschoolers
If you love this post don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Pinterest for the latest tips and tricks. Encouraging toddlers and preschoolers to help around the house and do simple tasks can be easy and fun with personalized chore charts that allow them to place a tick or a star […]
