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Advice and tips for gentle parenting and respectful parenting.

10 Things I Stopped Doing That Made Me a Happier Mom

2020-12-31
On: December 31, 2020
In: Parent

Inside: Instead of making New Year’s resolutions your focus this year, why not make a stop-doing list, instead? Get inspired to make your own list by reading the 10 things I’ve stopped doing in the past few years that haveREAD MORE …

Should Kids Do Chores? A Healthier Approach (for kids AND parents)

2020-07-06
On: July 6, 2020
In: Parent

Inside: Is assigning chores really worth it? And should kids even do chores at all? Here’s why I ditched complicated chore charts completely, and what I’ve found to be a much simpler and healthier approach to chores for our familyREAD MORE …

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35 Activities for Kids at Home (for when you’re out of ideas)

2020-04-24
On: April 24, 2020
In: Parent

Inside: Are you stuck at home with your kids? You’ll love these 35 (cheap) indoor activities for kids at home! I love being a stay at home mom. I do. But sometimes, being stuck at home all day with fourREAD MORE …

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How To Keep Kids Busy When Schools Close: 10 Tips that Actually WORK

2020-03-13
On: March 13, 2020
In: Parent

Inside: Wondering how to keep kids busy when schools are closed? These proven 10 tips from a homeschool mom of 5 will help you structure your days, stay sane, and get work done if you need to! We are livingREAD MORE …

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A Morning Routine for Moms Who Can’t Wake Up Early

2019-12-28
On: December 28, 2019
In: Parent

Inside: Moms are encouraged to wake up before their kids to fit in their morning routine that will make their days run more smoothly. But what if you really can’t wake up early? Updated December 29, 2019 to include editsREAD MORE …

20+ Best Games for Family Game Night (that both kids AND adults will enjoy)

2019-12-18
On: December 18, 2019
In: Parent

Inside: 20+ best games for family game night – games that both kids and adults can play together (and the adults won’t be bored to tears).  I grew up having family game nights. I remember… Rowdy games of Spoons –READ MORE …

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