I have recently realized something about myself that I did not know before. Lets just say that I can be a teensy bit of a control freak when it comes to my kid’s. I have never thought of myself this way before because to me, someone who is a control freak has everything under control, …
Birthday parties always sound like so much fun. Bounce houses, princesses, face painting, music, cotton candy…what could possibly go wrong? As it turns out, a lot of things. My kids don’t do well in overwhelming situations, so I tend to keep parties small and short. It works for us. I have friends whose kids thrive …
My two oldest daughters are a little more than two years a part. I love that they have an automatic friend and confidant. Even though they fight they do get a long well most of the time and I am glad they have each other. As they are getting older though I am noticing something …
People often ask me if I have my sights set on writing a parenting book. The truth is, I’m not sure who would buy it. I took a quick glance at the parenting section in my local bookstore last week, and it seems that it has tripled in size in the past few years. There …
I hate to clean and would never pretend to be an expert. I have discovered a few tips that have helped get my girls involved in the process. If I want them to help, I need to make it as fun and enjoyable as possible. Here is what works for me. Setting a Timer: I …