When you take your family to church, do you dread keeping your kids quiet and entertained? It can be quite the battle to get young kids to sit still in Church and get something out of the service as a parent. How do you prevent an all-out war and dragging your screaming toddler out into…
Having a toddler can be both fun and chaotic. Their brains are developing so rapidly, and yet they still need constant teaching and repetition. Learning how to help siblings get along can be challenging when one or more of those siblings are toddlers. They go through possessive stages, hitting stages, screaming stages, etc. So how…
“I can’t do this.” This thought has popped into my head too many times to count as a mom. I’m too tired, too anxious, too overwhelmed to be the mom my kids need me to be. The house isn’t clean enough, the meal isn’t balanced enough, the cupboards aren’t organized enough, and I just can’t…
I find it ironic that many things that help you thrive as a mom are often the most difficult to obtain. A full night’s rest, a well-balanced diet, exercise, and time to yourself. In other words, it is difficult to meet your own needs while caring for a little human being (or more). I understand…
As you go about trying to meet your kids’ needs, your husband’s needs, and your own needs, life can get exhausting! You may feel tired, broken down, drained, grumpy, and feel unfulfilled with your life. Don’t feel bad if you are tired with the life you have and want a change. It just means exactly…
Even though I could have pursued a master’s degree to become a therapist, I chose to settle with a bachelor’s degree and be a stay-at-home mom. While this energy-draining job is hard and doesn’t bring in any income, I am so glad I chose to do it. The benefits of being a stay-at-home mom definitely…
It may seem daunting to figure out how to get chores done with a toddler. However, letting them join you in age-appropriate chores can be a great way to stay connected with them. Kids are never too young to learn how to help. Some people may argue that it takes too much time and energy…