Children grow and change surprisingly quickly, which means that their interests and needs will also change. This can be obvious when you think about how to decorate their bedrooms. To start with, you will likely take the lead in designing and decorating their rooms, but soon they have their own opinions. While you might want […]
There is hope after miscarriage!
Miscarriage and child loss is not something people talk about in Wisconsin where I live. It is a taboo topic. Death itself is often not talked about even though we should talk about it. It is inevitable. I remember when my husband’s Grandpa died and I was so amazed that he and his wife had […]
Should You Be Worried If Your Toddler Can’t Count To 10?
Early education is one of the toughest elements of parenthood. You feel like you’re in a constant battle with other parents about what’s “normal” or not. Some friends or people posting in online forums will talk about their toddler doing abnormal things, and this makes you wonder if your child is lagging behind. You’ll often […]
How to Help Your Picky Eater
If meal times are the most stressful times in your home not because you hate cooking, but because you have a picky eater in your family, then you are probably tearing your hair out wondering what you can do to help your child enjoy a healthy diet. Well, here are a few things that will […]
Tips for Bonding with Your Family
Keeping your family close can be easy and also difficult during the age of technology. It’s hard to get anybody to put their devices down for you to enjoy device free bonding time together. To make it happen you have to be strategic and purposeful about it. Bonding should never take a back seat when […]
Three Baby Feeding Bibs With Snaps That I Love
After having eight children, I get asked a lot of questions about which products I recommend. Feeding bibs are a top question. I tell everyone that I very much prefer feeding bibs with snaps. Any other type of closure is a waste of money to me. Here are my favorites. Note: Some links in this […]
How To Resell Children’s Items Found In Storage Auctions
So you’ve bought an abandoned storage unit and have gone through the items and found many great items that can be resold and put them in the right places in storage until you can take them to be sold. Now you have all this kid’s stuff. How do you resell children’s items you find in […]
The Mysterious Family Member Who Loves Numbers
In many families, there’s a relative who everyone whispers about at gatherings. For Clara’s family, this was Math—the intimidating figure known for mystifying everyone, including Clara herself. But then her daughter, Lily, started school, and it was time to face this enigmatic relative head-on. Via Pixabay Embracing the Unknown with Open Arms When it comes […]
Traveling With Children: Making The Trip Comfortable For Everyone
Taking the family on vacation can bring a tear to even the most laid back parent’s eye. Whether you’ve got a large family or you’re taking your only child two year old abroad for the first time, traveling with children can make you never want to leave the house again! Kids have shorter attention spans, […]