Category Archives: Family traditions
Tell the people you love, “You rock!”
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ August 27, 2024 ♦ Leave a comment
Don’t just tell your kids they “rock”…tell them why! A little “blast from the past”….but a good message to remember….reposting this! I was getting ready to mail a card to my college aged kids the other day. I try to send a “snail mail” card every couple of weeks. I have a lot of contact …
Joyful parenting….be mindful.
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ December 5, 2023 ♦ 1 Comment
Parenting is a gift….there is not doubt about it. It is a difficult job, no doubt about it. Days can feel very long and mundane no doubt about it. Society tells us we should be tired, we should be less happy raising children than our childless counter parts. Studies show us that stressed unhappy parents …
“We always do that!” Why Family Tradition is Important!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ November 14, 2023 ♦ 1 Comment
Our “traditional” Christmas tree. A little more “perfectly” decorated than years past….there are ornaments even on the bottom of the tree now! If we are smart we listen to our children when they say “That is how we always do it!” or “That is what we always do!” even when we have only done it …
More parenting tips….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ September 19, 2023 ♦ Leave a comment
A few more tips that I found out work over my 30 years and counting of parenting….what are your tips? 16. You are your child’s parent, not friend You must parent, which means you may not always be liked Making difficult decisions that may cause your child to be unhappy at the moment, is the …
A few parenting tips….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ September 19, 2023 ♦ 1 Comment
All of us have a few parenting tips…let’s share them this week! We all know that there is not an “official” parenting tip book…wouldn’t that be nice!! But, in actuality, it is best for parents to develop their own “parenting book”. Parenting your child is unique to you and your child. Develop your parenting instruction …
Summer…what will you do?
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ May 23, 2023 ♦ Leave a comment
Summer! Well, Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner, and the first week of “summer” is quickly approaching. There is just something about summer, a feeling of relaxation and freedom. Even with grown children I look forward to the last day of school and the anticipation of long summer evenings and less rush in …
This Valentine’s Day, Commit to 4 Goals….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ January 31, 2023 ♦ 3 Comments
Commit to your relationships with 4 simple goals….. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Walking into Target, the aisles are full of pink and red and signage promising if you purchase this your Valentine will forever be yours! Yes, Valentine’s Day may be a marketing ploy more than a real day to celebrate love, …
Some things never change!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ November 1, 2022 ♦ 3 Comments
Your “Mom words” never change! 🙂 I was on the phone at different times this week with each of our 4 children. After several of my conversations I realized that even though I am in a different season of parenting than many of you, my conversations can sometimes be very similar! You: “Try a bite….yummmm. Try …
Keeping the Fun in the Holidays, and the Stress Out!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ November 16, 2021 ♦ Leave a comment
Every year when the holidays approach there is a “to do list” that can seem daunting. The fact is, your child will enjoy the season more, and you will too, if you limit that list and some of the stress that comes with it! This year, promise yourself to enjoy the season and its magic …
Easter egg hunts and the importance of family tradition
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ March 30, 2021 ♦ 7 Comments
Easter always brought out the hats, gloves, and even with my husband’s protest….plaid shorts and sweaters for Connor! The dress will be a little different this weekend, I am sure! 🙂 I am so very blessed to have 3 of our 4 children, our wonderful son in law and our 2 perfect grandsons home this …
