Best of 2013 – Most Popular Posts
What a year it’s been! As I look back on my first full year of blogging, I’m (pleasantly) surprised sometimes by what resonates with you. When I was first […]
Favorite Things of 2013
Over the past year, I have shared various gift ideas or products that I swear by. It’s not uncommon for me to receive emails saying, “I remember you mentioning […]
Top 10 Parenting Tips of 2013
As 2013 comes to a close, I have been reflecting back on what posts and ideas generated the most interest over the last year. This is the first of […]
10 Thoughts on How to Raise Grateful Children
If you are reading this, you have access to the internet. That already makes you more privileged than most people in the world. At least 80% of humanity lives […]
10 Things to Think About Before Your Child Starts Kindergarten (That Have Nothing to Do With Academics)
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Tip: Don’t Let Kids Brush Their Teeth Solo Until They Can Tie Their Shoes
If you’re a parent, you have probably struggled with your kids over tooth brushing many, many times. My one-year-old shakes her head from side-to-side and wants no part of […]
Quick First Day of School Pictures: Use Fingers to Show New Grade
The first day of school is such an exciting time–it’s a fresh start and the beginning of a new adventure. But it’s also a very hectic time! My kids […]
Doorknob Mailboxes Make Learning to Read Fun!
Let’s face it – learning to read is hard! It can be downright frustrating for little kids. This means that parents are often distraught as well, especially if their […]