I have hosted two Minecraft birthday parties already. Not surprising since I have four boys, which equals precisely four Minecraft fans, past and present (well, five fans if you include this … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Siblings Fighting? These Children Worked it Out Brilliantly
Contrary to popular opinion, children do 'hear' what we say. It's true. Our out loud words do travel into their tiny ear drums. Not convinced? Try this experiment. Say something you would NOT … [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...]
10 Hints For Stress-Free Home Birthday Parties
If you're looking for me during the months of October, November, December and January, I'll be hosting home birthday parties for our four kids. That's high-level family planning right … [Read more...]
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 believe this … [Read more...]
