The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness
Sneak peek: The key for how to raise a happy child is, ironically, to focus less on happiness. As I explored this topic …
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The {Reverse} Winter Bucket List that Helps Your Kids Focus on Gratitude
Sneak peek: Winter bucket lists abound this time of year, but what about activities to teach contentment to kids, …
3 Totally Realistic but Powerful Ways to be a Happy Stay-at-Home Mom
How Can a Stay-at-Home Mom be Happy? Boundary-Setting for Stay-at-Home Moms Self-Care for Stay-at-Home Moms Mindset for …
What Does Child Rearing Mean to You? How Does This Impact Your Parenting Philosophy?
What are the Four Styles of Child Rearing ? This question of child rearing styles or philosophies is nothing new. For as …
3 Important Parenting Lessons that Child Development Books Didn’t Teach Me (but my kids did)
{Child development books can teach many parenting lessons. However, sometimes just observing and reflecting on our own …
Parenting Humor: Kids’ Letters to Santa {plus a fun way to keep the magic alive}
{Do you kids still believe in Santa? A sampling of some fun, good Santa letters from kids. Plus, a simple tool to help …
Does Having Children Make You Happier?
This may seem like a controversial question to some people. Of course, you love your children and cannot imagine your …
A Thoughtful Alternative to Elf on the Shelf that Will Teach Your Kids Lifelong Lessons
{Looking for an Elf on the Shelf alternative that teaches positive lessons? Some ideas to consider that focus on …