Before I had kids, I used to say ridiculous and obtuse things like, “When I have kids I’m still going to travel the world!” And… “When I have kids, I’m not going to change my lifestyle. I’m just going to bring them along, and it’ll be easy and fabulous!” Then I had kids and I was all like… “YOU WANT ME TO TAKE THESE SCREAMING RASCALS TO [...]
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6 Positive Toddler Discipline Tips That Will Keep Your Home Peaceful
Inside this post: Figuring out how to make kids listen can go hand-in-hand with power struggles and tantrums. Learn how to set firm boundaries and still keep a peaceful home using positive toddler discipline tips. “Which one do you want? The truck pants or the navy pants?” As I stretched my arms out holding the pajama [...]
Savor Every Moment…I Wish
A pile of dishes sat in the sink, toys scattered the living room floor, and if you looked at me in that exact moment, you’d think being a stay-at-home mom was taking it's toll. I had a loonnnng day. Related: 9 Surprisingly Easy & Clever Mealtime Hacks for Busy Moms My hairstyle resembled a ponytail...sort of. There was a streak [...]
How to Get Your Child to Follow a Routine Without Reminders
Back in the day when I was in college, I was in love with routines. Each time there was a big exam, I would head straight to the library, lay out all my pens and notepaper, do exactly three neck stretches, and set my coffee within arm’s reach but far enough to keep it from killing my textbook should a spill occur. Because…yeah…laptops [...]
Tired of Power Struggles? Use This Weird Noise Tip
My patience has a bad habit of running razor thin every day from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. My kids have a lot of steam to burn off after a busy day and they do this in a very physical way—jumping on the furniture, screaming and yelling for the fun of it, and chasing each other around the house. Related: The Real Reason Why Parents Yell at Their [...]
5 Magical Phrases That Will Help You Raise a Courageous Child
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jockey for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. The Jockey #ShowEm campaign celebrates the values that guide our journeys and help us overcome the obstacles that life can sometimes place in our way. When Jockey encouraged me to share my own story and #ShowEm what’s underneath, I knew that [...]
Practical Parenting Resources and Advice for Busy Parents
If you've ever dreamed of having a strong relationship with your kids and a home filled with love, peace and understanding, then you're in the right place. The Military Wife and Mom is a place where you can come to find practical parenting resources and advice for ALL parents from all walks of life. Whether it's figuring [...]
The Uncomfortable Truth About Positive Parenting
There was blood everywhere: my shirt, his shirt, the floor. It was pouring so fast from my son’s mouth, all I could do was reach for the towel hanging on the oven door handle, prop it gently against his mouth and attempt to catch as much as I could. It had been a day. Well…more like a week. Using positive parenting strategies with my [...]
Top 7 Challenges and Solutions for Parenting a Toddler and Newborn
In a way, I felt like I was dying a slow death. This was supposed to be a joyful and harmonious time in our lives. Yet, caring for a toddler and newborn challenged me in ways I never expected. I used to get my toddler fixed up with an activity and then sit down to nurse the baby. I’d finally have her settled and drifting off to [...]
The Sleep Hack Every Tired Mom Needs to Try
It’s 10:30 pm and I’m exhausted from the day. My feet are tired, my eyelids heavy and I cannot stay awake another minute. I head to bed, change into yoga pants and a t-shirt and wrap my hair into a stereotypical "mom bun." As I stood at the bathroom sink, preparing to wash my face, I took a glance in the mirror. For a [...]