The first warm spring day found us attracted to the park like bees to flowers. The warm air, fresh green grass and setting sun made the park too irresistible. As a family, we ran through the park, tossing a football around. “Catch it, catch it, Elijah,” I hollered as the football zoomed through the air…
We Will Get Along Jar…or Die Trying.
At one point in my desperation to end the sounds of tattling, screaming, and attempts at revenge–I tried this shirt. Let’s just say I’m lucky my kids didn’t kill each other. One of the biggest pet peeves in parenting is the constant sibling rivalry between my kiddos. They are all strong-willed and independent to…
4 Tips to Teach Your Kids Hospitality (Includes sticker chart)
Have you have a chance to stop by and like my Facebook page? Click here to stay informed about the latest mothering mayhem and inspiration! You can follow me on Twitter too! If you want to watch the News Segment of this post: Good Morning Nebraska Mom Expert Moment The holidays are fast approaching which means…
7 Tips to Help Parent Your ADHD Child
Two of my three children have been diagnosed in the ADHD realm of disorders. One has inattentive ADD and the other ADHD with OCD tendencies. This means mornings (if not entire days) around here are slightly nutty if not entirely off kilter. Having a child with this disorder can be overwhelming but there are tools…
Public Versus Private Education: Which is right for my child?
Chances are when you were growing up, where you went to school was a no brainer decision for your parents. You probably went the grade school just around the block from your house or maybe even the religious school that was just a short bus ride away. The choices today are not so simple. The…
Say Yes
It wasn’t too long ago that I was a wild teenager busy rebelling and doing everything my mama told me not to. She drew a line in the sand and I would triumphantly race over it. 13 odd years later and I too, am a mom of three wild things. And you know what I’ve…