Mom Life
Inside: Inspire your child's imagination and creativity with these open-ended toys that last for years! Open-ended toys result in open-ended play, encouraging problem-solving, self-regulation, creativity and more. This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission. Last year my son [...]
MilSpouse Life19 Inspirational Quotes for Military Spouses and Families
Inside: Looking for some encouraging words to share or inspire your military family? Check out these 19 inspirational quotes for military families. I really, really didn’t want to say goodbye. My husband had asked me to drop him off at a parking lot where he would leave for his next deployment. But the busses weren’t coming for a [...]
Raising KidsHow to Deal with “Rude” Kids Around the Holidays
Inside: Worried about your kids acting rude or rude kids around the holiday season? We'll cover everything from why kids act rude in the first place to how to best respond to kids - all while staving off the discerning looks from family members. The holidays are one of those times where you can feel the increasing pressure to make [...]
To My Military Spouse Friends, You’ll Never Know…
As we prepared for our final hours in Okinawa, my husband and I packed up our loaner van with five ginormous suitcases, two strollers, two carry-ons, one diaper bag, one camera bag...and two kids (can't forget the kids). I hopped in the way back with a cup of coffee that tasted a lot more like burnt toast than actual coffee. The kids [...]
How to Tame Your Child’s Temper Tantrum With Two Simple Words
Inside: Learn two important words that can help tame temper tantrums in length and intensity. Plus, how the toddler brain works and why tantrums happen. This morning my 2-year-old daughter asked me for a banana. I nodded. I grabbed the banana. I started peeling. Then like a parenting rookie, I made a terrible mistake. In order [...]
7 Powerful Ways to Deal With a Toddler Whining and Crying All the Time
Inside: Discover seven crucial areas to stop a toddler whining and crying all the time. This is especially helpful if you're struggling with toddler aggression or a strong-willed toddler. This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission. The other day I was driving the kids to [...]
25 Essential Oil Uses for Pregnancy That Will Rock Your World
Inside: Learn some awesome essential oil uses for pregnancy that will help support your emotions, digestive system and hormones. All while nurturing that sweet baby growing inside you. **Be sure to talk to your doctor or midwife about incorporating essential oils into your pregnancy routine** When I first became pregnant with my [...]
The #1 Reason You’re Still Dealing With Toddler Aggression
In working with thousands of parents over the years, I get a lot of questions about toddler aggression: Hitting, kicking, biting - and of course - spitting. It's common for their stories to sound something like... I have a toddler and a baby. And every time the baby gets near him, he tries to hit him, knock him down or push him [...]
Stay Healthy! Essential Oils and Immune System Support – The Ultimate Guide
Many readers and my Young Living members, who started diving into their essential oil starter kits, have been asking me about immune system support. As we head into the fall and winter months, wellness is on the forefront of our minds more than ever. If you've ever felt like it's one thing after the other with kids and family members [...]
Military ResourcesThe Essential List of Military Care Package Do’s and Don’ts
Inside: Learn the best ways to decorate a care package, how to get free care package materials, what and what not to send in a military care package. Plus, see our top puns and themes for care packages. This post contains affiliate links as part of the Amazon affiliates program, which means if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to [...]
