Raising Kids
The hitting and toddler aggression seemed to come out of nowhere. First it was the toddler biting, and shortly thereafter came the toddler hitting. I can wholeheartedly tell you, I've been through the full gamut with both my kids -- hitting, kicking, biting and spitting. No matter what toddler behavior you're dealing with, I can [...]
10 Phrases to Keep Handy When Raising a Strong-Willed Child
Inside: Learn 10 powerful ways to communicate with your strong-willed child. Plus, my number one secret for raising a strong-willed child and gaining the cooperation you truly want. When my dad was a little boy he used to hold his breath until he passed out. And my grandmother would call the doctor--mind you this was the 1950s--and the [...]
Schedule / RoutinePillow Talks With Kids Are Every Parent’s Secret Weapon For Bedtime Cooperation
Inside: Tired of exhausting bedtime routines with kids? Pillow talks with kids - THE RIGHT WAY - can transform behavior, build connection and create peace! Conversations with my kids during the day, at dinnertime or after school usually goes something like this... Me: How was your day? Kid: Fine. Me: How are you doing? Or [...]
Military Resources7 Ways to Thank a Veteran -Beyond Saying “Thank You”
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. Inside: The best way to thank a veteran is the opposite of what you'd think! Help service members feel appreciated and valued with our "out of the box" ideas. Living in Japan several years ago, I can honestly say it was a difficult [...]
MilSpouse Life37+ Love Messages and Quotes Your Wife Will Believe You Wrote
If you're scouring the internet for "love messages for wife" or "love quotes for wife", then chances are you've stumbled across some ridiculously cheesy messages. In fact, I'm gonna go out a on a limb and say the majority of the romantic messages you found aren't even close to something you'd say to your wife in real life. Which [...]
The Most Important Words You’ll Ever Say to Your Upset Child.
I'm already feeling uncomfortable. My stomach twists in a knot as my heart thuds against my chest. Bugs may as well be crawling up the back of my neck. It's like that. My daughter's been screaming on and off for the better part of two hours. I can hear her again in the background now, and for the life of me, I cannot seem to [...]
After Holiday Meltdowns: Why They Happen and How to Help Your Child
Several Christmases ago...I waited for it - the after holiday attitude from my son. It didn't happen right away. On this particular year, it happened after we returned home from our Christmas break travels. I was getting ready to take the laundry upstairs, and there he stood on the stairwell landing...swaying, anticipating, [...]
Mom LifeThe Most Important Thing You Can Do After You Yell at Your Kids
Inside: Do you ever feel like you're a parent who yells too much? Try this simple (but important) step after yelling at your kids to get the cooperation you truly want. I opened the front door of the tiny 400 square foot cabin, where we are temporarily living, walked to the back, sat at the picnic table and pulled my knees to my [...]
My Favorite Things Family Gift Guide for 2019
I used to be a bit grinchy during past Christmastimes. It's hard to admit, but it's true: I didn’t love Christmas music, gift giving or holiday parties. I claimed “it just wasn’t my thing.” I realized that one of the big reasons I put up a lot of walls during the holidays was because I worried about feeling disappointed. [...]
47 Encouraging Phrases for Kids You Have to Try
Inside: When kids are feeling down, try one of these encouraging phrases for kids to connect your child to their inner greatness. My three year old has boundless amounts of energy some days. Some days I look at him and wish I could bottle up whatever special energy he has and sell it on eBay. I would post it on Facebook, and it [...]
