1. Simplify.It is easy as a parent to put too much on your plate. If you want to enjoy being a mom, then it is time to cut back some. Let each child be involved in one or two activities, and no more. While it sounds fun to have music, dance, sports, clubs, etc. if you are … [Read more...] about Ten Easy Ways to Be A Joyful Mom
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What Is The Worst That Could Happen?
“Oh no, if I don’t wake up in time I will be late!” When I had something important to do I would often lay awake at night thinking about how awful it would be if I were late. I had everything ready for tomorrow: Clothes, shoes, paperwork, keys, coins for tolls and other items. … [Read more...] about What Is The Worst That Could Happen?
The Benefits of Placing Children in a Professional Day Care Center
The decision to place your preschool-aged child in day care is a major one. There are many factors to consider; some are positive, while others can be less reassuring. Yet the benefits of childcare services are significant: aside from giving parents the chance to pursue their … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Placing Children in a Professional Day Care Center
Ways to Make Life Easier for the New Mom
Being a new mom is exciting and overwhelming. When you come home from the hospital, you are so happy to have this adorable baby, but you are also recovering from giving birth, and facing the challenge of sleep deprivation. The following are ten tips to help make life a little … [Read more...] about Ways to Make Life Easier for the New Mom
6 Things I Know for Sure About Being a Mom
"Whatever else is unsure in this stinking dunghill of a world a mother's love is not." -- James Joyce It’s not about me and it’s not about my children, it’s about the minds of the human beings I have been gifted to guide and stand with in times of trouble and triumph, … [Read more...] about 6 Things I Know for Sure About Being a Mom
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to