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Sleep like a baby…really?
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ January 10, 2023 ♦ 8 Comments
Establishing a calming routine before bed is important! When I brought our oldest Corri home from the hospital, I thought I knew about the sleep patterns of infants. After all, I had the degrees to prove that I was an “educated” Mom! The truth is, nothing can prepare you for the lack of sleep that …
“We always do that!” Why Family Tradition is Important!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ November 29, 2022 ♦ 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 …
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 …
Parenting tips…day three!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ August 30, 2022 ♦ 2 Comments
Final tips….add your own to the list! 31. Respect your child’s likes and dislikes Allow your child to develop their own passions, likes, and dislikes. Provide opportunity for your child to experience many things to discover passions, likes, and dislikes. Your child may not like the same things that you do, and that is …
More parenting tips….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ August 30, 2022 ♦ 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 ♦ August 30, 2022 ♦ 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 …
Don’t let comparisons steal your joy and contentment!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ August 16, 2022 ♦ Leave a comment
Comparisons steal your joy and contentment as a Mom! I caught myself doing it again this morning….thinking “Why can’t I be more like “so and so” who always has time to…..” As I said this to myself, I could feel the negativity creep into my morning, the joy being sucked out of my morning cup …
Your child’s temperament….continued!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ July 26, 2022 ♦ 2 Comments
See the difference? Same activity…four different children, several different reactions…embrace your child’s temperament! There are a few more traits that make up your child’s temperament. Picking up from yesterday…. 5. Sensory Threshold How sensitive is your child to physical stimuli? Does your child become overly stimulated in a room full of noise or people? Does …
A little of this and a lot of that….what makes up your child’s personality?
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ July 26, 2022 ♦ 2 Comments
Can you tell they have different temperaments?? The parenting technique that worked for one, didn’t necessarily work for the other! Over the next few days, let’s look at the 9 personality traits that make up each of our temperaments. I know I can pick out myself in these traits and my children. Remember a parent …
Packing tips for traveling with kids…having what you need but keeping it simple.
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ June 21, 2022 ♦ 8 Comments
Vacation season is here! With kids, gone are the days when you can throw a few things in a suitcase and go! There is a bit more to pack with kids…it seems like you will need everything! Making a packing list will help. I often would start a packing list several weeks in advance and …
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