We set out to write a family mission statement 11 years ago, shortly after my oldest child was born. And here I sit today, without a family mission statement on my wall! And you know what? I don’t care. All the time I didn’t spend toiling over the perfect words to post on my wall was spent working diligently to accomplish the vision I had for them instead. Having a vision for your family and making it happen, surpasses the need for a mission statement. So if you have yet to write your mission ... View the Post
Feeling Guilty About Having A Second Baby?
I don’t cry much, but this particular day I remember literally balling my eyes out. Laying on my side, in my bed, curled around a body pillow, weeping. The kind of cry that makes it hard to breathe, your eyes swollen, your face puffy and your heart feel crushed under the weight of your burden! I was weeks away from having my second baby and some-kind-of-horrible sadness was setting it. I didn’t understand it, I didn’t want it, and I couldn’t believe it, but I was feeling guilty about having a ... View the Post
How To Improve Your Child’s Nutrition Quickly, Easily, and Without A Battle!
It's easy to get frustrated with how to improve your child's nutrition without a battle - because you can overthink the whole process and make it more difficult than it has to be. Stop... Just stop! No more feeling beat up about what your kid eats. No more getting all excited about changing his diet only to throw in the towel when he pushes away the bowl of quinoa you made! Is it really any wonder he doesn’t want the new “weird” stuff you made him when just yesterday he had a bowl of honey ... View the Post
What To Do When You Are Feeling Like A Terrible Mother
I know you want to hide. You feel awful about what happened… believe me, I get it! Here’s the thing though… while you’re in here hiding, feeling like a terrible mother, your child is out there, feeling like a terrible kid. She’s thinking, “I hate making mommy mad! I just wish she’d give me a hug. I’m so mad at myself!” She thinks you’re hiding because you’re mad at her. She won’t know you are really mad at yourself unless you get up, go face her and talk to her. Click Here To Get Your ... View the Post
One Thing Every New Mom Needs To Know About Her Husband
Dear New Mommy who is immersed in motherhood: That’s you… Mommy. The one praying, saying and doing all that you can to give your little ones the best you have to give! There’s something you should know. A fact every new mom needs to know about her husband. It will make you pause your busy-ness and smile big. So I am going to tell you… this post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking on my links. find out more here Click Here To Get Your ... View the Post
15 Steps To Plan Your First Family Meeting With Small Children.
Yay! I am SO glad to be having this chat with you! The fact that you want to know about having your first family meeting with small children means you're a dedicated mommy! That makes me just plumb happy! The best time to start holding family meetings is right now when your kiddos are still little. To make the whole thing easier for you and set your family up for success, let's talk about 15 steps you can take to plan your first family meeting with small children. These steps will set you ... View the Post
