If your house is anything like mine, homework time can be very stressful and overwhelming. The kids and I have to proceed with caution so we don’t lose our minds! One thing is very clear in our house. The work that the children bring home is theirs, not mine. I am here to support them […] Read more…
Composure Cubes
Come on…admit it…when it is time to go back to school we could all use a LOT of help with keeping our Composure. As much as I love school supplies, the details involved and length of the lists these days can be a bit overwhelming! When I took my kids shopping for their supplies I needed more […] Read more…
Pete the Cat Goes Back to School
It’s that time again! People are rushing around finishing summer “to do” lists, buying school supplies, and trying to get back into a routine so the transition back to school won’t be quite so tough. One of the things on my “to do” list this summer was to learn how to make printables that I […] Read more…
Help for Little Ones Who Sometimes Bite
I have worked with lots of little ones who sometimes bite to get what they want. They just don’t know what else to do! I know how frustrating it can be for adults to work with little ones who bite, but imagine how frustrated they feel when they don’t know any other way to get what […] Read more…
I Love You Ritual: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Each week I get the pleasure of working with this delightful family in their home as they learn how to use Conscious Discipline with their little charmer. We have been learning some new I Love You Rituals and “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” is their favorite right now! Check out this adorable video! Who […] Read more…
Pete the Cat Helps us Keep our Cool
Pete is one cool cat and it’s a good thing, because in preschool it is so important that we all keep our cool isn’t it!?! In fact, Pete is one of the all time favorite characters in my preschool classroom. The rhythm and predictability that the Pete books offer are just perfect for […] Read more…
12 Things Your Child’s Teacher Wanted to Tell You…But Couldn’t
Please help me give this week’s guest a warm welcome! She helps us all have a new perspective on what many teachers would like all parents to know. Enjoy! Hey y’all! I’m Christina and I blog over at The Scrappy Housewife. Before I was a blogger though, I was a teacher. At the time, there […] Read more…
10 Ways to Celebrate Birthdays without Spending a Lot of Money
In our family birthdays have always been a BIG deal. My mom and dad raised three children and they always found a way to make our birthdays special. My parents were masters of helping us have fun without spending a ton of money. So, instead of keeping all these great ideas to myself, I thought I’d share […] Read more…
The Chocolate-Covered-Cookie Tantrum
I would like to introduce you to my guest this week, Emily. I am so privilaged to have such talented experts among my blogging friends! Hi there, my name is Emily and I have a little blog called “A Tossed Salad Life.” The blog focuses mainly on my recipes, crafts, and my family. Jenny and […] Read more…
Happy Mother’s Day
Our guest post today is written by Susan from Organized 31. Susan and I met through the “Growing Together Blog Mentoring Group” that was organized by One Artsy Mama. Please join me in welcoming Susan as she shars how her mom has inspired her to be the best in all she does! Happy Mother’s Day! […] Read more…