If you are ankle deep in the journey of bringing up boys, you are in the right place. Whether you found this article while nursing your blue bundle at night or you are distracting yourself until your teenager brings the car back, put your feet up and feel understood. This Mom has parented … [Read More...]
Parenting
10 Simple Tips to Keep Kids Busy While You Make Dinner
Fact: it is easier to keep kids busy, engaged and calm in the mornings. If only we could do all the things before nine a.m. Including supper and bedtime. When my bigs were little (4, 2 and a newborn) I entered most days with optimism. We had a … [Read More...]
Money Tips
How to Plan Amazing Spring Break Fun on a Budget
I turn all shades of green when I hear about other people's plans to travel the world for their March Break fun. All shades. Olive, chartreuse, seafoam and pickle green. But instead of pining over facebook beach pictures, I plan an … [Read More...]
More Hope and Humour
The Clothespin Chore System That is About to Change Our Lives
Looking for a chore system to help your kids take ownership of their jobs? With four boys, I am all about chaos management. You are going to love this simple tool. Ever the optimist, I … [Read More...]
7 Tips to Survive Taking Pictures of Children
Is it possible to survive taking pictures of an entire family? To not become a stressed-out, frenzied mess trying to capture a picture of the children you will actually like? I'm asking for a … [Read More...]
Dear Kids: I’m Thankful for the Tough Stuff
Thanksgiving is a reflective time filled with gratitude for blessings. We bullet point the many good things we are grateful for. Thankful for health. Thankful for children. Thankful for shelter. … [Read More...]
Why Parenting Teenagers is Challenging – And Exactly Like Having a Mammogram
I recently asked a group of moms what word they would use to describe parenting teenagers. The number one answer? Parenting teens is challenging. Know what else is challenging? Having a … [Read More...]