The Single Mom's Guide to Finding Joy in Every Day Life
Searching for new holiday traditions to start with your family? What about the Elf on The Shelf? You’ve heard about it, seen it in stores, and moms on Facebook are talking about it. What is the deal with Elf on the Shelf? The better question is…should you start Elf On The Shelf?…
When you’re newly divorced, it is certainly an adjustment! Your idea of “family” is different now. There might be different houses, different schools, different schedules. Everyone is getting settled into new routines.
One of the best things you can do to move on after divorce is start making new family traditions. It can give you a sense of grounding, and a new place to start. It’s also a wonderful way to bond with your kids.
Think about new ideas you can do with your kids, or put a new spin on old traditions from your own childhood. Try some of these ideas for new family traditions!…
There are days in this parenting journey that you are so overwhelmed you could just cry. On those days especially, the best remedy is laughter! It’s so comforting to know that you’re not alone, that someone else has been there, done that, and survived! The ability to laugh about it later is what makes us keep going, even when the going is really, really tough!
Here are the latest and greatest, my top 5 Funny Parenting Books For Moms Who Need A Laugh!…
Being a mom isn’t easy. Some days you wonder if you are screwing it all up, worry that your kids aren’t going to make it as successful humans, that it’s somehow all your fault. For those days when you’re struggling, you need a dose of inspiration. Here are some of the best TED Talks for moms, for those times when you need to know you’re not alone….
If your kids are anything like mine, there is that time everyday, usually after school, when they can get “hangry” super fast. I mean, zero to full on rage monster in 2.5 seconds flat! I’ve learned this the hard way. Like the time I scheduled a dentist appointment right after school, where we can’t eat before because we can’t brush our teeth in the car. And we can’t eat for 30 minutes afterwards because…fluoride. Ugh.
My youngest is prone to meltdowns, even on the walk home from school. So I’ve learned to have snacks at the ready, as soon as they walk in the door. While it’s tempting, especially for my oldest (the non-stop eating machine with the hollow leg), to pop pizza pockets in the microwave, I have tried over the years to provide some healthy snack ideas instead….