Growing up my mom had a framed print that said, 'Please excuse the mess - we live here'. She was raising three kids so plenty of living and mess making happened in her home. Almost all of us, especially those of us with young children, struggle to keep our home clean. It takes time, … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Home Clean (even with kids around!) Part 1
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4 Ways to Share Herbalism With Kids
Guest post by certified herbalist, Angela of Mama Rosemary Children and herbs go together like two peas in a pod. For almost a decade I have had the pleasure of working with children and herbs at a little home-based preschool and I have yet to meet a kiddo who isn’t fascinated by … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Share Herbalism With Kids
Screen Time for Kids: 10 Ways to Find a Healthy Balance
Post by guest, Erin Long, of Home & Grace I made one of my best parenting decisions long before I became a mother. Sitting in a psychology class in university I learned about how watching TV negatively affects brain development in children under two. Right then and there I decided … [Read more...] about Screen Time for Kids: 10 Ways to Find a Healthy Balance
3 Ways to Rescue the Family Dinner Hour from Chaos
I'm a yeller. If my household read like a classic novel, that would probably be my fatal flaw. I don't particularly enjoy the bubbling over feeling of anger and overwhelm, in fact - I hate it. It is near to my mind on a daily, hourly basis: how to bridle my tongue and my emotions … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Rescue the Family Dinner Hour from Chaos
10 Favorite Rhythm & Rhyme Books for Little Ones
With a family like mine, you've gotta have a serious love for books. Let's just say - out of my parents and siblings, I am the least educated person, with a four-year degree in philosophy. Yeah. We're that kinda family. A couple of PhD's, an MDiv, a post-grad specialized diploma. … [Read more...] about 10 Favorite Rhythm & Rhyme Books for Little Ones
On Toddler Boys and Toilet Bowls (Teaching Kids to Have Fun With Chores!)
(Post by contributor, Dea Daniels) This fall, I had to face a few hard facts: 1. Babies grow up {everyone tells you but it’s still tough to experience!} 2. These days are full-to-overflowing {Fitting into a paper schedule doesn’t mean it works!} 3. My house has not learned … [Read more...] about On Toddler Boys and Toilet Bowls (Teaching Kids to Have Fun With Chores!)
9 Things I Learned About Parenting From Being a Doula
Post by contributor, Dea Daniels This week, I had the privilege of attending two births. While my role was quite different with each mom, both births were challenging and beneficial. They were beautifully unique with exceptional labouring women, supportive partners, and gorgeous … [Read more...] about 9 Things I Learned About Parenting From Being a Doula
5 Ways to Enjoy Summer in Slow-Motion
It seems like everyone is in a rush these days, right? I am guilty of this too, and am currently struggling to figure out some better balance in my life. I want to slow down and stop to the smell the actual roses that grow at the front corner of my house. I don't want to teach my kids … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Enjoy Summer in Slow-Motion
Homemade Lavender Monster-Away Spray (How to Talk to a Young Child About Bedtime Fears)
The day is drawing to a close. Dinnertime is finished, cute little tooshes have been scrubbed clean in the bath, story-time is over, and even One-More-Story-Pleeeease-time is done. Time to snuggle and get into cozy beds when all of a sudden you hear it: a low growl, or heavy … [Read more...] about Homemade Lavender Monster-Away Spray (How to Talk to a Young Child About Bedtime Fears)