Today someone I’m friends with on Facebook posted a question asking if she was the only one who had her kids do workbooks over summer vacation. And there were dozens of responses saying YES! and Absolutely! and I don’t want my kids to forget everything they learned over the summer! I was the only person in […]
Lessons I've Learned
Some Of It Is Sinking In
Yesterday was the last day of school, and I’m not usually one of those moms who does something special to recognize the official beginning of summer. But on Friday afternoons the highway we have to take to get to swim practice is usually really trafficky, so we normally go the back way on Fridays. And […]
How To Introduce A Family Meeting To Your Family And Why It Benefits You And Your Kids
Many elementary and preschool classrooms start their day with some form of a class meeting. They might call it circle time or morning meeting. Schools use these meetings to share information, establish classroom routines, discuss important information, create a sense of community and ensure that all class members feel included and important. If you’ve ever […]
10 Reasons To Let Your Kids Help Out In The Kitchen
The question my kids ask most often whenever I’m in the kitchen isn’t “What’s for dinner?” or “When are we eating?” It’s, “Can I help?” Many of us respond with the knee jerk “Not right now.” But there are so many reasons for you to say yes to this question. And here are ten of […]
What I Learned When My Daughter Had The World’s Worst Sore Throat
This was a rough week with illnesses, and while I felt bad for the kids and we were all exhausted and I found myself with little to no patience numerous times, a good reminder came out of it. On Monday Number 7 was home sick. Number 7 is pretty tough. She can tolerate a fair […]
This Message Was Brought To You By The Universe
The Universe gave Number 4 and me a big old Cher-In-Moonstruck slap in the face today. I didn’t think I needed a slap in the face. Because I have gotten much better at simplifying my life in the last year or so. It’s mainly in the athletic area that I’ve had an epiphany. My kids […]
