Raising Kids
Inside this post: Learn how to deal with a lying child. Help your child tell the truth while still keeping your boundaries and consequences. It seems like my strong-willed child can never have enough snacks, but if you dare to put a meal in front of him, it’s a near 100 percent guarantee that he will not eat. Last week I [...]
Archives for November 2016
MilSpouse LifeHow To Spot a Toxic Military Spouse Friendship
I should have known something was off when she told me she used to be best friends with someone and suddenly she wasn't. But you know, people change. It happens. People lose touch with one another. So I filed her comment away. We became military spouse friends rather quickly. Our kids got along. Our husbands got along, bonding over [...]
The Easiest Way to Deal With a Kid Who Hits, Kicks or Bites
Inside this post: Learn what to do when your child hits you. Effectively stop your child from hurting others without yelling, time out or getting physical. I literally stepped out of the room for 20 seconds. That’s the amount of time it took for my oldest to tackle his little sister while she proceeded to whack him in the head. The [...]
9 Relationship Truths Only a Military Spouse Will Understand
If I’d known better, I would’ve stayed home until I got the “official” phone call. My husband was finally coming home from deployment after months away on ship. 36 weeks pregnant (with a soon to be 10 lb baby) with a very energetic toddler in the peak of an oppressively hot summer, and I was so ready for my husband to hurry up and get [...]
Military Resources6 Unique Career Resources to Build Your Skills and Earn More Money
Inside this post: Military spouse career resources to help you build skills and find your true passion without getting a formal education. It's difficult to control the circumstances military life throws at you. From separations to frequent moves, it's not easy to trail blaze the career path you dreamed about. In fact, it's hard to [...]
The 3-Part Method That Will Change the Way You Parent—Forever
Inside this post: Positive parenting for kids begins with a simple, yet genius 3-part coaching method that will help you learn how to make kids listen and keep a peaceful home. Post contains affiliate links. My son started at a new school for the very first time and his anxiety was so powerful, it was as if he crashed [...]
Schedule / RoutineHow Routines, Schedules and Early Bedtimes Strengthened My Marriage After Kids
Before I had kids, I used to say ridiculous and obtuse things like, “When I have kids I’m still going to travel the world!” And… “When I have kids, I’m not going to change my lifestyle. I’m just going to bring them along, and it’ll be easy and fabulous!” Then I had kids and I was all like… “YOU WANT ME TO TAKE THESE SCREAMING RASCALS TO [...]
10+ Military Spouse Gifts That Are Absolutely Perfect
As a military spouse, you may not know what to tell people when they ask, "What would you like for the holidays or a special occasion?" On the flip side, there is a good chance the gift giver doesn't know either, hence the question. From the mom about to have a baby with a service member to the military spouse staying up late to figure [...]
Mom LifeStay-at-Home Mom Gift Ideas: 7 Ways to Make Her Day
Inside this post: Discover gift ideas for stay-at-home moms to make shopping easy for you and help her feel special. These treasures make being a stay-at-home mom a little bit easier. Post contains affiliate links. My husband never knows what to buy me for the holidays or special occassion. Turns out, gift ideas for stay-at-home moms [...]
