“Don’t handicap your children by making their lives easy.” -Robert A. Heinlein I have been thinking a lot about the quotation above. By meeting my child’s every whim and not letting him struggle every now and then, am I robbing him of the opportunities to grow and become a capable, resilient human being?
Parenting
10 Ideas for Building a More Loving Extended Family
Do you live near your extended family? Or do you live in a whole different country, away from all relatives, like we do? Either way, there are many ways to foster close relationships between family members – even those who live very far apart. Here are ten ideas I am using to contribute to building… {read more}
50 Days to Simplify Your Home (Printable Checklist)
Over the past few months I have been slowly trying to simplify our living space. This has not only been an amazing exercise to help me really think about what we have and why we have it… but it has also reduced the stress and anxiety I feel around our living space and regarding housework…. {read more}
15 Lessons Learned from Miscarriage
Today is the due date for the baby we lost last January. As I looked in the mirror over the past 9 months, I wondered how big my “bump” would be by whatever date it was. Now that my baby would have likely been born had I not miscarried, I feel I am finally able… {read more}
10 Tips to Manage Stress
It is easy to get overwhelmed as a mom. Life is busy, unpredictable, and a lot of times messy. Not only do you have to take care of your kid(s), the house, food and activities for numerous people, but you also have all the emotional weight of carrying out these tasks day after day with… {read more}
Free Character Building Worksheets (For Parents and Children)
Have you ever wondered what it means to “build character”? To me, building character means developing positive qualities and learning to work through problems. It also means accepting ourselves and growing from vulnerabilities, becoming aware of our own inner state and mentally strong enough to work through tough or emotionally draining situations. Some examples of… {read more}
10 Things Dad Can Do To Give Mom A Break
Just a little disclaimer before you read: I know there are lots of stereotypes here… you may or may not relate 😉 Dear Dads, I know you may know this already, but a mother’s work is never done. Much of her work you will never see, unless you stay home all week to watch. See… {read more}
10 Life Lessons For Kids
I have been thinking a lot about what I want to teach my kids and what I want them to learn in life. There are so many important life lessons but these are the top 10 I am focusing on now, with simple ideas on how how to encourage them in daily life. 1. You… {read more}
