Making the transition from stay at home mom to working mom was more stressful for me than it was for my kids. i know it affected my kids, but I did several things in advance to prepare them and I think that eased the transition. 1. Talk to them, explain what is happening and why it is happening. 2. Make...

Parenting style can help you be more patient. In order to be more patient, you can also work on eliminating the things that trigger your frustration. Think about a typical day and make a list of times or situations that typically frustrate you. My list would include not listening/ignoring me, taking...

With a little bit of planning, you can host an awesome yet family-friendly Super Bowl party this year. Take the stress out of prepping by using these low-prep and yummy ideas! Taco & Nacho Bar- People LOVE this! Load up your Crockpot with some ground beef, chicken, or pork, and let it cook all day....

Admit it. At some point, everyone thinks their child is gifted. It’s hard NOT to think your little angel is a future Picasso or Einstein. There are some signs that you should be aware of, because parenting a gifted child can sometimes be more challenging than you would think. Some signs are: 1....

Truffle Mac ‘n Cheese bites are a yummy appetizer that kids will love– yet it will impress adults with a sophisticated palate! Try it at your Super Bowl party! 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 Tbsp butter 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded...

Our favorite hangout, McWane Science Center, is about to host their Beaker Bash. It’s February 4th from 5-8pm. What a great way to spend an evening- kids can come visit the neat exhibits while we chow down on some yummy foods and drinks. Please join us as we embark on a quest to unravel the exciting...

Times, they are a-changin’… A lot of women are waiting until after 30 to have kids. On the bright side, you’re more mature and patient. But as always, be in the know of the risks. After 30 pregnancies may be at risk for miscarriage, birth defects, and pregnancy complications such as...

Sometimes, being honest with ourselves is the hardest part. If your child is misbehaving or not listening, honestly ask yourself if you were ignoring them or their needs? It’s not always their behavior that causes the problem. This one happens to me a lot when I’m on my computer working....

Not all of our patience problems are caused by our offspring. I’m so very guilty of this one! I don’t like disorder. A messy kitchen sets the tone for me to start getting grumpy. When I feel frantic, my attitude changes and kids are very observant and they change as well. There are 2 ways...

We’ve tried numerous ways for a couple of years now to get our kids in a chore routine. Nothing ever seems to stick, mainly because I have to be the chore police and I forget.  As my kids are getting older (and more resistant to cleaning up), I decided it was imperative to get a chore routine...