The Maestro and I took the girls to see Inside Out as soon as it was out in the theatres. Sophia actually saw it twice in one day because she was invited to go with a friend, and we went a couple hours afterward on a whim. Because Sophia had already seen it, she sometimes…
Last fall, I had not one, but two, children with broken bones. While both of them are avid soccer players, they did not break their bones on the field–instead they did it while playing casual sports with friends. Still, soccer is difficult to play with a broken fibula (Sophia), and even with a broken thumb…
The other day we got two stalks of Brussels sprouts in our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm share. First of all, I never knew that Brussels sprouts came on stalks like that! I have never received Brussels sprouts straight off the farm before, and when I purchase them at the grocery store, they are usually…
I am now the mother of a bona fide teenager. Fourteen years old, wonderful as can be, but still a teenager who struggles with all of the typical teenagery things. I am also the mother of a tween. She’s almost twelve years old now, but she has already entered adolescence. Because adolescence starts earlier than…
An easy solution for saving your food budget during the summer! Limit snacking with this simple trick and teach your kids self-discipline in the process. Do your kids eat you out of house and home during summer vacation? Because mine totally do. Something about being home all day without a regimented school schedule leads kids…
How to help your children find their strengths and develop their own unique talents. All children want to fly. They all want to excel at something, too. As a parent, I also want my children to fly. I grew up in a household that encouraged talent development in a big way, and I owe my…
If you know my youngest daughter at all, you know she is an incredibly strong-willed kid. She is at once fiercely independent and incredibly sensitive. She is both a firecracker and a sweetheart. She is a whirlwind of activity, constantly busy with projects for someone she loves. She’s a truly amazing kid. And her room…
I So many have asked about my planner: 1) It’s a planner specifically designed for moms and can be purchased HERE. 2) Yes, I love it, and it’s totally worth the money. I never actually planned on being a working mom, and yet, here I am. Thanks to the economy, school debt, and a few other factors,…
Looking for summer activities for kids that will help them learn self-reliance? Use these ideas for chores, reading, snacking, and help your kids be more independent! Here are three ways we are taming the summer chaos by teaching kids to be more self-reliant this summer. Today was the first official day of our summer. And…