Swapping Sodas for Smoothie Kids tend to love their sodas but let’s face it, they’re not the healthiest choice of drink. Sodas don’t offer real nutritional benefits but worse than that, they’re full of additives, sugar or sweeteners. Persuading them to ditch sodas isn’t that easy though, as you may well have found out already! […]
10 Ways to Survive Traveling With Kids
Picture this: sibling fights, spilled water bottles, crayons galore, hunger, exhaustion… No this is not a nightmare. You are traveling with kids. While that is the stereotype of travel when kids are involved, you can not only survive but thrive through this experience! It will not be easy. But armed with the proper tips and […]
Baby Sleep Remedies That Will Help You Catch Some ZZZs
One of the most infamous struggles of early parenthood is sleep, or perhaps in better words, the lack of sleep. While each baby carries unique sleep tendencies, one thing is for certain when you become a parent. Your sleep is no longer your own. Some aspects of your child’s sleeping patterns are a part of […]
Date Your Child! 18 Meaningful Parent-Child Date Ideas
Married couples, especially ones with kids, benefit from being intentional about continuing to date each other. Dating is a loaded word. Dates do not need to fall under the stereotypical guidelines of going out to dinner, seeing a movie, and spending lots of money. The purpose of dating is to spend time in each others’ company, […]
What Does the Bible Say About Parenting?
We all know that there are an endless amount of Bible verses that talk about children, and how precious they are in the eyes of the Lord. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me” and he is always surrounded by kids in the Bible. So we get it. Jesus loves children, and that […]
10 Ways to Encourage Your Child
Encouraging your children is one of the best ways to make them feel valued. While you may love your children more than you can put into words, they may not realize your affection unless you exhibit it. If you are not the typically tender type, you can still show your child love through simple words and […]
They Can Handle It! 10 Age-Appropriate Chores for Your Kids
Giving your children chores is not a form of punishment, but an opportunity for them to learn new skills and exert responsibility. But not all chores are made alike. Certain ones contain certain physical requirements, whether that be strength, height, or weight. Others require increasing levels of mental maturity. While giving your children chores is […]
Spanking vs No Spanking: What Do I Do?
In the age of our grandparents, spanking was not a hot-topic debate issue. Everyone, for the most part, believed that if a son did not mow the lawn on Saturday, or a daughter back-talked her mother, a spanking was in order. Parents would twist a skinny, flexible limb off of the nearest bush or tree (known […]
Give Me 5 Minutes and You’ll Be On Your Way to Being a Fit Momma!
Once you become a mom, your child is obviously your first priority and your primary concern. However, this does not mean that you should not be able to take some time for yourself meet your own health needs. Staying fit and active is an important part of maintaining your overall health, and it is also essential […]