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 Actually 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 [...]
45 Perfect Love Quotes for Military Couples
If finding the best words or perfect military love quote is super important to you, then you're in the right place. Whether you're writing that special note to go along with your deployment gift or you're writing an open when letter, you'll want to include a special quote that shares your heart. I remember when my boyfriend (now [...]
Best Morning Routine Tips and Tricks Your Kids Will Actually Follow
Morning routines for kids can transform the trajectory of your child's day. My kids are slugs on weekday mornings; on weekends, they are up before the sun rises. It's like...they know, which is why routines make such a difference to keep weekday mornings stress-free! I've been doing routines with my kids since they were newborns [...]
14 Best Going Away Gifts Your Friend Will Remember
Each year friends say goodbye to great friends. Sometimes we’re the ones moving and sometimes we’re the ones staying behind. Both are tough places to be in as you watch approximately one-third of your friends leave. Your friends already know how much you love them and a gift isn’t going to change that, but it’s nice to send them off [...]
9 Military Relationship Myths – Busted
Military relationships get a lot of attention, both within the military community and by those looking in on it. Television shows like Army Wives don’t always help the situation, though they can give the civilian community a glimpse of some of the things this life entails. There are many similarities in military relationships, but [...]
How to Build Cooperation, Independence and Listening Using a Printable Schedule for Kids
Inside: Whether you're looking for a toddler schedule or school-aged routine, this printable daily schedule for kids is customizable and can work for any age! "What time do your kids go to bed at night?" a friend asked. When I responded with 7 pm, her jaw felt straight to her pregnant belly. I half-smiled because on the [...]
