Do you have a child in your life who is a bit “all over the place”? Is he a “paper stuffer”? When you enter his room, do you have to push open the door because it is such a mess? We can share frustrations and laugh about these kids but these tendencies will cause many […]
The Power of Habit: Making New Year’s Resolutions Stick
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The last time I made New Year’s Resolutions, they looked like the below image… Except add failed parenting resolutions to mine such as: Be more patient with kids. Yell less. Be present. You know the list. Do your previous New Year’s Resolutions look similar? I stopped making New Years Resolutions years ago because they […]
Who is this Alexa & How to Easily Outsource Your Parenting to Her
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“Alexa, play ‘Ice Ice Baby’, please,” I stated politely from across the kitchen. “Ice, Ice, Baby by Vanilla Ice” {Take a listen below.} Bam. Oh, and because I love you, here is the little 90s gem for you. How I Use Alexa to Be a Better Parent My five-year-old snaps out of his grumpy […]
It is Time to Reinvent (and Stop Feeling So Crappy About) the Family Meal
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Yeah, right, the family meal? Every day! {Are you laughing?} That is my reaction every time I read an article “backed by research” discussing how children who sit down with their family for dinner every night are happier, more well adjusted, and will get into an ivy league college. The more I thought about it, […]
Are you tired of losing water bottles?
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The other day I received a phone call from my son’s tee-ball coach. “Marnie, hey, this is Ryan. I have W’s water bottle.” “Awesome, thanks!” “I have to tell you how much I appreciate his name being on it. I love not having to toss it in the lost and found.” Yeah, me, too. Oh, […]
You Should Read these Simple Parenting Blogs
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Getting to your “simple” is not easy. Related Read: 3 Simplifying Myths & How to Avoid Them My journey to simple began many years ago (and is still going). One huge inspiration for me are simple parenting blogs. I listed my favorites below. I hope you enjoy the reads and find a connection to keep […]