Raising Kids
Inside: Learn the biggest reason why kids engage in power struggles. Plus, get 3 simple strategies to fix them. In our house, I often joke that someone is always crying. And of course, it’s a bit of an exaggeration, but some days it feels like it! The past few weeks, my son wakes up in the morning and immediately bursts into [...]
Schedule / RoutineOne Simple Trick to Help Your Kids Fall Asleep Fast
My in-laws were recently here visiting us in Japan, which meant it was time for another round of our son sleeping in our room again. My husband and I had a whole plan of action ready to go. He would sleep in our bed. This seemed like a great idea, but I was secretly dreading it. I know some parents are great at co-sleeping and room [...]
Mom LifeTo the Mom of a Spirited Toddler, You Are Stronger Than You Think
I had this dream once. My strong willed toddler woke up and the entire day there wasn’t a single tear shed. It was a totally awesome dream. Unfortunately, most days that dream is a far cry from reality. Raising a spirited toddler isn't that easy. Most days you probably see me walking from my car to the house carrying a [...]
What No One Tells You About Parenting Toddler Boys
I’m probably the last person who wants to make a distinction between parenting toddler boys versus girls. There are too many gender stereotypes that create foreshadowing in life. Boys play with trucks. Girls play with dolls. Boys wear blue. Girls wear pink. Boys are rough. Girls are gentle. Sometimes we use these [...]
Military Resources3 Strategies Every Military Spouse Needs to Survive a Relocation
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Inside: Surviving relocation as a military family presents unique challenges. Learn 3 important ways to tackle your biggest relocation challenges head in this Spouses Guide to Surviving Military Relocation. When we left Okinawa early [...]
MilSpouse Life7 Things I Never Expected About Being a Military Spouse
Inside: Before becoming a military wife, you never realize what you're getting into. Learn 7 things about military life after 10 years of military marriage. My husband and I recently celebrated our 10 year anniversary. It's hard to believe I've spent a decade as a military spouse. I’ve come a long way since that first day I got [...]
35 Stocking Stuffers for Kids under $10
Inside: What are the best stocking stuffers for kids? Use these 35 ideas for under $10 to delight your kids while you grab a cup of coffee Christmas morning. The holidays are magical. Making new memories, traditions (or not), time relaxing and enjoying family and friends, the smells, watching the smiles on your children's faces... But [...]
Raising Boys to Be Men: 3 Crucial Steps That You’re Missing
Inside: Learn three powerful (and surprising) ways for raising young boys to be strong men. Plus, science-based tips for raising boys in an era of anger and aggression. From the moment he reached his limit, my son started wailing. It didn’t take long before his face turned crimson. At face value, he looked a lot like an angry child, [...]
The Newborn Routine That Will Help Your Baby Fall Asleep Faster
Inside: If you love baby sleep tips that will help your baby sleep better, then you’ll love this newborn routine and baby checklists printable set. It was my first night back to work since giving birth 10 weeks prior, and I was a wreck. I grabbed my nursing scrubs, got dressed and headed down stairs. Scattered across our kitchen [...]
Deployment7 Money Conversations Every Military Couple Should Have Before Deployment
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. About a week after dropping my husband at the white bus (which I loathed), a pit fell into my stomach. He left for another 7 month deployment, and I realized I had no idea how to access and pay his upcoming car insurance bill. I [...]
