In the midst of the daily hustle and bustle of family life, wouldn't it be wonderful to cultivate a sense of gratitude within our homes? We don’t pretend to be great at always showing gratitude, so this is for us as much as it is for you! The tips we are sharing come from our podcast episode where we referenced an article by Heather Johnson. Heather is a counselor, adjunct professor and mom of six, so it’s safe to say she knows a thing or two. These practical tips on how to nurture ... Read More about 4 Ways to Bring More Gratitude Into Your Home
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Building a Strong Family
What makes a strong family? Is it their values? Their accomplishments? How close of a connection they have? Every family is different, but one thing we do know is that it takes intention, time, and effort to create the family dynamic you want with the strong family values you feel are most important. In this episode of Parenting in Real Life, we were joined by Joe Hashey from the Strong Family Project podcast. He gave us a breakdown of what helps him and his wife create harmony and balance ... Read More about Building a Strong Family
Learning to Calm the Chaos in Your Home
Let's face it - parenting is a wild ride, and sometimes it feels like our homes are spinning out of control. If you've ever felt like your life is more chaos than calm, you're not alone. Unfortunately, a lot of parenting advice starts with the end in mind, and doesn’t take into account your immediate, current reality. It’s often hard to access the parenting success you’ve received from others when a situation is heightened, often involving a lot of negative emotions. We had the privilege ... Read More about Learning to Calm the Chaos in Your Home
Introducing the Troomi Kids Smart Watch
If you're like me, you're always on the lookout for the best ways to keep your kids safe in our ever-evolving digital world. And because we can’t keep our kids home forever and watch their every move, our kids also have to learn how to be responsible with the tools and knowledge available. I have been a long-standing supporter of Troomi phones, so I am excited to announce that the new Troomi XGO3 Kids Smart Watch will be hitting the market on November 1! As a mom, I know the struggle of ... Read More about Introducing the Troomi Kids Smart Watch
A Family Summer Routine with Both Work and Fun
Summer is almost here and that means that kids are going to be home all the time. We have spent the last seven years trying to figure out what to do with our kids and they come home from school for the summer. We're going tell you the things that have been working for us and that we have really enjoyed doing over the summer so you can find a family summer routine that works for you. You can also listen to our discussion about this on our podcast Parenting in Real Life. Summer Morning ... Read More about A Family Summer Routine with Both Work and Fun
How to Help Your Kid Be A Good Friend
How to help your kid be a good friend A few months ago, I had a mom reach out to me about her kids. They were struggling to be a good friend and she didn't know how to help them. Friendships are a key part of life, so it’s important for our kids to learn how to have positive interactions with kids of any age. Being a good friend doesn't always come easy for some kids, so it’s up to us to teach them how and give them the tools to create positive friendships. Here are some ideas to help your ... Read More about How to Help Your Kid Be A Good Friend