Encouragement for Moms of Preschoolers
Articles for pre-k parents and tips for parenting preschoolers. Grace-based / Christian parenting and pre-k behavior helps.
The other day, we had an adventure. It started when the temperature was unseasonably warm, and I was watching my two kids (six and three) play in the back yard. They were having a great time, but I knew that it would probably deteriorate soon, so I came up with a plan for our own […] Read more…
My husband and I have moved a lot in our 17 years of marriage. But this is the first time we’ve moved with two kids, at ages where they will remember their old home, and are facing some big changes to our routine. So I’m sharing my best tips for moving with kids…based on our […] Read more…
Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! You knew I was going to say that, didn’t you? St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and I’m really excited to have your back with some fun ideas for St. Patricks’ Day for you and your kiddos. Simple Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day Here’s a list of […] Read more…
I know it feels like January will never end, but the big day of love will be here before we know it! These sweet little Valentine’s Day Printables for little kids will cover your bases when it’s time to share something special with the whole class. They are so cute, I think anybody would love […] Read more…
It feels so good to teach your little one something new. When Kai was two, we did this lesson with the cutest post office activities for early years and he was over the moon. My preschoolers started asking me about our mailbox and loved nothing more than seeing the postal worker delivering mail at about […] Read more…
I’ve known for a long time that I wanted to write about giving your kiddos their first calendar because it’s incredibly helpful for our family. The only problem was that I wasn’t sure how to help you get your hands on one! Thankfully, I discovered some awesome resources that are available for you to get […] Read more…
A lot of people tell me that baking is science, and I think they’re on to something. Wouldn’t it be great if baking was truly treated like a real science experiment? My sweet kiddos and I would have no trouble consulting a scientific book of baking activities for preschoolers every single day. We’d follow the […] Read more…
My kids have no problem using their imagination, which is especially wonderful for our rainy day activities (or snowy days, in our case). We can always come up with pretend play ideas around here, mostly because my kids initiate so much creative play. If they aren’t running around as a dinosaur or a princess, something’s up. […] Read more…
This time of year, I’m especially hopeful that I learn the key to raising a grateful child. I can almost see the greedy arm of materialism reaching for my kids at every turn. Young ones are especially susceptible to advertising, but thankfully, they’re also ready to soak up what we teach them. The other day, […] Read more…
My first baby, who is really a five-year-old, is going to Kindergarten this week. I’m so not ready for this moment. As a mom who hasn’t been there before, I decided to gather my best tips for moms on the first day of kindergarten. Our kids aren’t the only ones with jitters! Here are the […] Read more…
When I started potty training my first born, I was ready to stay in the house for a couple of weeks. You can laugh at me now. Who knew that it would take close to a year and that I’d have to learn how to handle potty training on the go? Once you start potty […] Read more…
Hi, friends! Today you can find my writing over at The Better Mom, an awesome, encouraging place for moms. I’d love for you to take a minute to read what I wrote, just follow the link at the bottom to continue reading. “No head locks!” I never thought I’d use this phrase as much as […] Read more…
