Stop and consider your own life and childhood. Do you have many memories of intentionally being taught how to act correctly? Probably not. Instead, you have a few fun memories and a bunch of memories that make you smack yourself in the face and think, “Ugh, if only I hadn’t learned that lesson the hard way!" You and I are intentional. We want to train our little one to know what behavior is acceptable and what is NOT, so they don’t have to learn the hard way. So, let’s talk about how to teach a ... View the Post
Creating a Daily Routine for Toddlers to Fix Bad Habits
Alright. Summer is winding down. Ya, I know it’s crazy. Time has flown by! But, it’s time to start thinking about how we’re going to get everyone back on track this fall with a daily routine for toddlers. Too much screen time and lazy cooking have made for some less-than-stellar habits over the summer… but it’s time to fix it with a new, healthy daily routine for 1-3-year-olds. I even have a toddler schedule template printable to make the whole process easier!this blog occasionally uses ... View the Post
Introducing Your Child To God Using Apologetics For Kids
You know your name the same way you know the grass is green. The same way you know that a rainbow is pretty and that slugs are slimy. You know these things to be true because they have always been true. Since the very beginning, you've been taught those things as truth. Introducing your child to God, by establishing biblical truth to your toddler happens in the same way! From the beginning.this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking on my ... View the Post
Indoor Playground And Play Area Rules And Etiquette 101
It’s a warm Tuesday morning, and every mom in the city has decided to bring her toddler to the indoor playground area! And since parenting philosophies and styles are as varied as the people that make up this world, indoor play area rules and etiquette is often left up to interpretation. Come on, now… some things are just good sense, right? For the sake of your sanity and to make sure you've got all your child-training-bases covered, let’s talk about the standards of manners and behavior in ... View the Post
What’s The Difference Between Having A Vision For Your Family Or A Mission Statement?
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
Healthy Eating Habits for Kids in the Summer!
Are you a watermelon eater during the summer? I am! You know, when it’s so hot and your kiddo is outside playing, swimming and soaking up the sun, there are a few sneaky ways you can take advantage of the heat to encourage healthy eating habits for kids! this post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking on my links, at no extra cost to you. find out more here Healthy Eating Habits for Kids in Summer Watermelon and popsicles are summer ... View the Post
