Here are four tips for raising kids that are responsible citizens: Lead by example. When your kids see you doing something, that becomes their norm. Let them see you voting, volunteering, etc. Explain that good citizens are not only concerned with themselves, but with the wellbeing of others. Extend the citizenship conversation to include global […]
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Tips and advice for raising girls. Posts written by mom of girls.
5 Tips For Raising Responsible Kids
Raising responsible children is a common goal of parenting, but sometimes we don’t know where to start. Here are five tips that have worked for me: Start with chores that directly impact them. For instance, my girls are responsible for packing most of their lunch. They are likely to remember this because it directly impacts what […]
7 Mother Daughter Date Ideas
Mother Daughter dates are a great way to spend time with your girl (or girls!). Some traditional date ideas include spa dates, dinner and a movie, and shoe shopping. These are all fun, tried-and-true ideas for a reason. However, if you’re looking for some other mommy-daughter date ideas, here are seven you may enjoy: Dream! Every […]
Things To Teach Your Tween Girls
Download the guide, Things to Teach Your Daughter Before & During Her Tween Years! There are many conversations to have with your tween girl. Everything from friendship relationships to puberty to the often dreaded sex talk. This guide will help you have these talks and more. For instance, there are tips for being a good citizen […]
Disney’s Tower of Terror Lives Up to Its Name
#NationalTwilightZoneDay In honor of National Twilight Zone Day, here’s my family on the Twilight Zone-inspired ride, Tower of Terror, at Walt Disney’s World’s Hollywood Studios. This was the first ride my girls wanted to get on in the park, and LORD. HAVE. MERCY! See me in the back with closed eyes and tightly-gripping hands. That’s […]
Choosing Best Natural Deodorant for Kids
Updated October 2016 When your tween daughter is ready for deodorant, there are a few things to consider before you go shopping: Try rubbing a little baking soda under her arms first. This may do the trick for a while, especially if she is just starting to have an underarm odor. When it’s time to […]
Why Grandma Time Can Be Good For Your Kids and Mom
This CBS Sunday Morning story on grandparents spending more time with their grandchildren made me smile. In our family we have Grandma Camp. Grandma Camp is this beautiful place where my rules for the girls mean nothing. Eat all your dinner before you get dessert? Nope, not at Grandma Camp. Normal bedtime? Of course not. […]
Travel Packing List Kids Can Use
Packing for my elementary-aged girls has gotten so much easier since I’ve given the bulk of the responsibility to them. They love packing because they get to choose which outfits they take on vacation, and I love it because it saves me time AND I don’t have to worry about their opinions on what I […]
Jacky HaHa Kids Book Club
Planning Guide with Snack Ideas and Fun Activities for Kids/Tween Book Club Disclaimer: I received free advance copies of the book, along with a discussion guide and bookmarks. As usual, all opinions here are mine. I value your readership, and would not jeopardize our relationship by posting something I didn’t believe. I had no idea […]