How to Determine the Right Chores at the Right Age
Like most parents, you probably want your kids to start helping around the house as soon as possible. But what are the right chores for kids at each age? How …
Montessori Parenting Resources
What It Might Take to Slow Down as a Family
The wind whipped the roof of the athletic center. I was working out. Trying to take the time to take care of myself when I got the call. “Umm…Marnie, the …
Simple Ways to Find Your Way Back to Mindful Parenting
“Mindful parenting” sounds attractive, right? Sure, I want to be a mindful parent but what does that phrase actually mean? John Gottman defines “mindful parenting” as the ability to respond …
3 Myths to Simplifying Life & Why You Need to Avoid Them
If you are like me you have tried to “get organized” at least 100 times over your lifetime. In my experience, I always ended up in the same place, back …
12 Things an FBI Agent Taught Me about Negotiating with My Kids
I recently read a book by one of the FBI’s top negotiators and so much of what he offered in the book resonated with me as a parent. Yes, you …
What You Need To Know About The Dark Side Of Kids’ Screen Time
My kids and husband are huge Star Wars fans so it seems only appropriate that I channel my inner Emporer when my kids get mad about our screen time rules – …