Want to know how to boost your child’s confidence? It’s easy to overlook how difficult childhood can really be so of course every parent wants to boost the confidence of their kids. Here’s how you do it. No, children aren’t responsible for paying bills or managing a household, but they are changing quickly in a […]
What I Wish People Knew About My “Quiet” Kids
It wasn’t until I had three “quiet” kids of my own that I learned there is a lot more than meets the eye behind these so-called quiet kids of mine. I used to be a shy kid, too. Now, it’s probably hard for most people to imagine that about me. When I’m out and about, […]
Yes, God Does Give Us More Than We Can Handle
It took me by surprise when she asked me, “Well – You’ve never given you more than you can handle, right?” She was a well-meaning friend and we were talking about Covid and the stresses of unwanted homeschooling. But, I stammered a bit at her question. Because – well, there have been times in my […]
The Best Binge-Worthy True Crime Podcasts I’ve Actually Listened To
I have a confession. I’m a true crime addict. In other news, I have become obsessed with true crime podcasts (in addition to watching every Dateline ever made, of course.) Yes, I am aware it’s weird, and I’m aware I may have a problem. Them: How do you deal with the stress of being a […]
To My Kid That Feels Really Alone
To my kid that feels really alone, I know there will be times in your life when you feel like you’re the only one feeling the way you are right now. I know, because I’ve had those times in my life, too. I’ve had them a lot in fact. I think it’s part of being […]
Easy Lightsaber Cookies For Your Star Wars Party
These lightsaber cookies are the easy solution for making a cookie that your star wars fan will love. And, kids can even help make these star wars lightsaber cookies for your next “May the 4th Be With You” Party, your Star Wars birthday party, or just because you are a big star wars fan. It’s […]
30+ Toddler Activities That Will Give You At Least 30 Minutes of Free Time
Lately, I’ve been making a mental list of things that keep my 3 year old entertained while I work, and these toddler activities will give you at least 30 minutes of free time 0r more. Since I work from home, I could easily plop him in front of the TV the whole time, but that […]
Pandemic Parenting Is A Whole New Kind Of Parenting.
Pandemic parenting is a whole new kind of parenting. Who knew? Who knew that we could be a whole new kind of tired. Who knew we could be a whole new kind of frustrated? Who knew that the sounds of our children in the same house as us for day 31 could feel […]
Here’s How You Know If You’re Pandemic Schooling The “Right Way”
How to know if you’re homeschooling in the time of COVID-19 the “right” way: 1. You remind yourself daily that you are not their teacher. You can’t possibly remember 5th grade math concepts without google, or Youtube tutorials, and a calculator is your best friend again. Mutter to yourself things like, “How the hell does […]
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