I love Mother’s Day—the breakfast in bed that my kids have made; home-made cards and gifts; not having to cook and clean all day; getting a relaxing day all to myself; and just being pampered for the day...oh, and a diamond necklace from my husband that of course, takes my breath ...
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10 Best Ideas for Amazing May Baskets
May Day is one of our favorite days. For many years, we have participated in the old tradition of what my children call, “Basically ding-dong ditch.” Except that it’s a much more polite version, including treats! I love it because even our teenagers still want to participate and ...
REwards: Celebrate Success to Reach Big Goals
You did it! Today marks the end of the 30-day Be a Better Mom Challenge. So, what do you think? Are you on your way to becoming the best mom you can be? Remember that any progress is bringing you one step closer to your goals and you should be proud of yourself for caring enough about your kids ...
What Good Parents Do Daily
The Be a Better Mom challenge is wrapping up! How did you do? Did you work on building habits that will help you to be a better mom daily? Can you sustain those habits, whatever comes your way? Sometimes taking it in bite-sized pieces makes it easier. So, these are the five ...
How to Connect With a Reserved Child
One of my sons is not much of a talker. It can be difficult to connect with him, since he is a more reserved child than the others. He tends to keep a lot of things quiet, often bottles up his feelings, and is typically a little more passive-aggressive. It’s not that he never ...
What to Include in Your Daily Schedule
Since your kids have been at home, whether you’re homeschooling or distance learning, have you figured out a schedule? Is every day just a free-for-all? Obviously, you’re getting the schoolwork done, so you’re probably in some sort of routine by now. However, sometimes we overlook ...