Sunday mornings have always been a challenging around here. Since my husband gets paid to go to church (he's a pastor), he leaves much earlier than the rest of us. This means that I am the shuffle-kids-out-the-door Mama which we all know is a lovely role to do flying solo. Moving on. But … [Read More...]
Parenting
Help Your Tween Feel Less Awkward in Social Situations
A while ago, our son had to switch to a completely new group of classmates. Typically spunky and outgoing, I reassured him he would make friends quickly. But at the end of his first day, with slumped shoulders, he said, "Mom. I was there for seven whole hours and didn't make one friend. Poor … [Read More...]
10 Innovative Ways to Play With Lego You Already Own
If you have been following Lightly Frayed, you know I encourage our kids to spend their money wisely and live frugally. So if our children want something, they will likely hear: Can you repurpose something we already own? Is there a way to buy the item second hand? What can you do … [Read More...]
Parenting Encouragement
Stop Negotiating With Kids by Leaning on Dr. Seuss’ Wisdom
Inside: 6 strategies to help parents curb negotiating with children. Download your FREE guide to start implementing these today. Lauren, cheerfully asks if she can have dessert for breakfast every … [Read More...]
Hope-filled Playlist for Moms in a Tough Season
Who offers hope for hurting Moms? Where do we turn when life is difficult and we need to pause but simply can't because...well, we're Moms. We expect speed bumps, twists and even breakdowns by the … [Read More...]
Moms and Sons: Respect is the Secret Sauce
Moms and Sons. Whether we are snuggling our baby boy, or asking our teenager to open the jam jar, relationships between Moms and sons are precious. We bawl through Munsch's Love You … [Read More...]
