Articles for pre-k parents and tips for parenting preschoolers. Grace-based / Christian parenting and pre-k behavior helps.
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 …
The Best Thing I Did for My Kids’ Sibling Rivalry Read More »
Little Moments Around the Table A few months ago, my five-year-old son couldn’t hear worth a hoot. I’m pretty sure the only reason we knew Kai needed ear tubes is because we have meals together as a family. Sitting together at the table meant the atmosphere in our house was relatively quiet, we were in …
7 Ways Eating as a Family Inspires Healthy Habits Read More »
This weekend, Ry and I did a lot of landscaping, and as a result, my kids did a LOT of digging in the dirt. Their clothes were black with mud, and I was exhausted. Thankfully, a light went on and I took them to the backyard, turned on our water pump, and gave them mini …
5 Surprisingly Awesome Reasons Why Your Toddler Makes Messes Read More »
We just took a road trip to Kansas City and had an amazing time! It was our first true vacation, and I have to say, my kiddos (five and two) did really well. There were just a few bumps in the road, (see what I did there?) so now you get to learn from our …
10 Easy Ways to a Peaceful Road Trip with Preschoolers Read More »
My son has always played with his toys at a point-blank distance. I used to think it was cute. I mean, after all, it was. It took years for us to connect the dots between moments like this and the need for glasses. It’s impossible to be vigilant about everything, and we truly thought this …
Tips for Stay at Home Moms on a Rainy Day I used to love a great rainy day at home. Before I had kids, I’d spend the colder months inside at home as much as possible…preferably underneath a blanket, sipping a hot beverage. But I’m a stay-at-home mom, and I’ve noticed that my little ones …
Rainy Day Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers Read More »
