Tag Archives: enjoying parenting
Number 2 on the way….what were we thinking??
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ April 6, 2021 ♦ Leave a comment
Our oldest loving her little sister….every moment wasn’t always this precious! Most parents experience pure excitement and joy when they learn they are pregnant with their first child. They dive right in to learning about a healthy pregnancy, preparing for labor and delivery, and planning the nursery. Often the experience is a little different when pregnancy occurs for …
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 …
This Valentine’s Day, Commit to 4 Goals….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ February 15, 2021 ♦ 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, …
“We always do that!” Why Family Tradition is Important!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ December 7, 2020 ♦ 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 …
Are you a worry wart? Learn to stop so you can enjoy parenting.
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ September 15, 2020 ♦ 3 Comments
If you worry about what might be…and wonder what might have been…you will ignore what is. Anonymous I admit it, I worry. I may even call myself a worry wart. Over the years, I have worried over some pretty silly things. Did it matter that my daughter wanted to wear a pink dress up tutu …
Protecting your child from bug bites
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ May 19, 2020 ♦ Leave a comment
Protection from ticks and mosquitoes is important for your child! Today is beautiful, and I hope most of you have your children outside at some point! Children both love and NEED to be outdoors. Outside activity is an important part of a healthy child’s life, and it helps children get good and tired too! I …
Loving Touch is Important at Every Age!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ May 12, 2020 ♦ 1 Comment
Recently I visited with our twenty something son. As he walked in, he gave me a big hug and I kissed him on the cheek. As I was preparing for my parenting groups this week I was thinking about that moment. The hug and kiss of my son, who is definitely a young man now, was as …
Get a little dirty…it is time to garden!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ May 12, 2020 ♦ 3 Comments
It is that time of year when I am doing a bit of grumbling about all the yard work, but also looking forward to getting my perennial beds cleared and blooming, my cut flower bed planted and preparing my vegetable garden for this summer’s crop of tomatoes, beans and of course sunflowers. I definitely …
“Mommy time out” a must!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ May 5, 2020 ♦ Leave a comment
Do you need a Mommy Time Out?? Sometimes cabin fever can result in a little Mommy overload. Remember, you can carve out a few moments for a “time out” if you try. This will allow you then to give yourself totally to your child again without feeling “put out” about it! How can you do …
The “how to” of the discipline process
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ April 7, 2020 ♦ 9 Comments
Remember our mantra: “Attention is attention to a child whether it is negative or positive, attention to a behavior reinforces it!” And “Consistency is the key.” A few pointers to start: 1. Set realistic guidelines. Know your child’s developmental stage. As a parent, you may want your child to share his toys with friends, …
