Chores for kids are necessary to teach them how to work hard and do their part. Try these simple tips to get your kids doing their chores …
On being the Mom
How to Choose Summer Reading Books for Your Kids + Our Summer Reading Lists
The benefits of summer reading for kids are too large to ignore. Encourage your kids to read over the summer by gifting them a pile of books as soon …
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Four Ideas for Summer Chores
It's true. I've tried several different reward systems and gimmicks to get my girls to do their chores. What I've learned is that most of them work …
What to Do When Life is Overwhelming
Moms have busy lives, and sometimes it can get very overwhelming. Remember these six things to help you avoid burnout and find more balance when you …
Ten Reasons Your Child Isn’t Practicing–And What You Can Do About It
Are you shelling out the big bucks for music lessons only to have your child not practice? We sacrifice so much so that our children can have good …
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4 Fantasy Book Series Tween Girls Will Love
So I think you all know that I love to read. However, as my children have gotten older, I have realized that my insatiable desire for books hasn't …
Five Tips to Help Your Children Practice
In our household, music takes a high priority. Not only does it make our living for us, it is what makes life worthwhile (in our humble musician …
Why I Don’t Do Elf on the Shelf
Elves on Shelves have taken over the world. My kids tell me that everyone has one but us. There are entire boards devoted to their antics on …
Our Journey to Gluten-free
As of today (November 2013), 3/5 of our little family is completely gluten-free. The other 2/5 eat an almost gluten-free diet simply because it's …
To My Six-Year-Olds
Last week's Newtown Tragedy has upset me more than almost anything I can think of in my life. I was happily doing some Christmas shopping on …
Scales before Screens
So, here's the scoop on electronics and practicing... I hate, HATE, hate (and yes, I am aware that hate is a strong word) the way my children are …
How to Have Self-Reliant Kids This Summer
Looking for summer activities for kids that will help them learn self-reliance? Here are three ways we are taming the summer chaos by teaching …