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. Updated Oct 12, [...]
Raising KidsHow to Stop a Power Struggle in Public without Bribing, Threatening or Yelling
I don’t know why a trip to the grocery store with my oldest always results in a public temper tantrum, but it does. For the longest time, he would exhibit something close to a mental breakdown over the kiddie shopping carts. Whomever invented those is the bane of my existence. My son is a strong-willed child, who struggles with [...]
Military Resources42 Best Moving Away Quotes for Saying Goodbye to Friends & Family
Inside: The ultimate list of moving away quotes to express your love and friendship perfectly as you say farewell. Goodbye quotes for friends, family, kids and more. Life is full of hellos and goodbyes. We even have official functions for them! Going away gifts, parties, or cards are common in our community, especially when we forge [...]
MilSpouse LifeWhy Long Distance Best Friends Are Actually The Best Thing Ever
It happens every time we move. I experience some sort of existential crisis - where I question if my life has any meaning, purpose or value. You relate, right?! Because here you are in another brand new place where you know no one, you have no job, your stuff is all broken from the move, your mother is 3,000 miles away, and [...]
How to Calm 1 Year-Old Tantrums Down in Minutes
Within 10 seconds my son went from happy and content to a fiery ball of rage. This was his first 1 year-old tantrum, and I remember thinking, "We can't be into tantrums yet, can we?!" All I did was remove his food from the tray so he would stop throwing it on the floor. The back arching, kicking and screaming started immediately as he [...]
Schedule / RoutineKids Fighting Bedtime? A Quick & Easy Toddler Bedtime Routine That Works Like a Charm
Inside: Toddler bedtime routine too long? Or your toddler fights bedtime? How to create a kids' bedtime routine that doesn't take forever and gets cooperation. Post contains affiliate links in which I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. As a child, you probably remember your parents saying something like, "You better [...]
An Easy Morning & Bedtime Routine Chart Bundle That Keeps Kids On Task
Each night without a bedtime routine chart would go something like this... I'd say put your pajamas on and my son would get distracted and start playing with toys. A second time I'd say put your pajamas on and my son would run in the other direction. The 15th time I said put your pajamas on things started to escalate. At this [...]
2 Year-Old Sleep Schedule That Helps Everyone Get More Sleep
Let's face it, the right 2 year-old sleep schedule can take each family member's sleep and daily routine from completely off tilt to pleasant and enjoyable. That's because when 2 year-olds aren't happy, it tends to spill over into everyone else's emotional space. I remember when my daughter went through her 2 year old sleep [...]
2 Year Old Sleep Regression Explained: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
2 year old sleep regression is basically like a mean trick. You seem to finally get your toddler sleeping (at least a little bit, right?!) and then they regress like they are a newborn baby who won't sleep. Each night you pray your toddler will fall asleep fast. You try all the all the different things -- co-sleeping, cry it out, [...]
50+ Best Outdoor Toys for Kids That’ll Bring Endless Hours of Fun
Inside: A unique round-up of outdoor toys for kids that are recommended by MOMS and DADS. Wide range of backyard toys that get the kids outside and off tech! Affiliate links included for your convenience. If you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It's getting harder and harder to motivate kids to [...]
