As a parent, it can be surprising to see your child copy your behavior, mannerisms, and even word-for-word things you have said. It is lovely when the things they repeat are good things (like “I’m happy to help!”), and alarming when those things which are not so good (“Stop. That. Right. Now”). When your child… {read more}
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A Mommy Blogger Personal Post: Introducing Myself As The Author Of This Blog
I’m a lover of blogs and bloggers. Truly blogs have offered me so many great ideas, a comforting reassurance that I’m not “alone” in this mothering journey, and a source of community over the past few years. When I visit a mommy blog, I love to know the stories of the women writing them. There… {read more}
Create Your Own Kindness Corner: A Fun Way To Foster A Loving and Helpful Family Culture
Today I am proud to be contributing to the fabulous Kids for Kindness series in which Lauren from Tutus & Tea Parties challenges families to do an act of kindness each week which is do-able and fun. Go here to check out this lovely series of posts – there are many creative and inspiring ideas… {read more}
A Simple Random Act of Kindness: Teaching Children To Think Of Others
Teaching anyone to think of others before themselves is, I believe, a life-long endeavor. For me right now, it might mean not buying that extra shirt or a cup of coffee and instead saving the money to help someone in need. For my kids, it might mean sharing toys, happily taking turns at the playground,… {read more}
The Moments A Day Family Challenge: 1 Month Update
It’s been a month since I launched this blog (and The Moments A Day Family Challenge) so I thought I would share an update! If you have been following my blog for a while you may know that I have given myself a year-long challenge to share 365 character-building activities with my children, starting on… {read more}
Dear Reader… From Your Friendly Neighborhood Mommy Blogger: A Message From Cyber Space
I am honored that you have visited my website and are taking your precious time to read my words. I realize that visiting a website is a deliberate choice you make as a reader – but if you are not a blogger yourself, you may not realize how important your visit is to me. To… {read more}
10 Powerful Ways To Show Your Kids You Love Them {Without Words}
Love binds people together and allows us to feel secure, hopeful, and full of joy. We all benefit from love – both giving love and receiving love. But sometimes when life gets stressful, we feel rushed, and the anxiety and frustration are taking all our emotional energy, we can forget to allow the feelings of… {read more}
The Rain Game: Teaching Children Listening Skills
Listening is a skill. We are born to listen (remember how beautifully babies stare up and listen to your voice?) however it seems as we grow up and more thoughts enter our heads, we have to learn to balance thinking and listening. If you have ever tried to explain something to a child who only… {read more}
