While most of this book is a handy guide of age-appropriate books for boys, it also contains great information on, as the cover says, “how to engage boys in reading in ways that will change their lives.”
Smudges on My Shirt
When I first became a mother, I never planned on looking like a mother. Reality set in after two or three weeks with my first child, but I have still tried to keep a relatively clean appearance–just so I still feel like a person.
Fun/Fuhn/Noun: The Moments of Bliss in between Everything Else
“Fun moments” are the fleeting ones that creep up on us. One of my best memories was watching our girls run through a field while waiting for AAA to bring us gas.Maybe it was special because it was after whining and before throwing up occurred.
Angry Hats and Puppet Shows: Creative Ways to Deal with the Madness
Does that apply to disciplining children? Is it possible to have fun and discipline at the same time? Well, it’s happening at our house (sometimes!), and I’m excited to share.
I Had Fun
How the example of my neighbor has changed the way I think of motherhood.
Holding Onto Magic
My mom always knew how to bring our family together to enjoy ourselves. We have a number of traditions to help us remember the fun times, big and small. And, now I know how to hold on to the magic.
How Do You Eat an Elephant? One Bite at a Time.
When I find myself impressed by something someone else has done, I think, “What steps do I need to take to accomplish that?” I believe that we can accomplish great things if we plan to do things “one bite at a time.”
Where Does The Money Go?
How does tracking my food selections and my food portions help me keep track of where my money goes?
Choosing Extracurricular Activities – Episode 15
Extracurricular Activities are fun and add dimension to a child’s life. These activities are a great way to discover and develop talents; but if you aren’t careful- they can take over!
Making Family Work….Work
There are few things more frustrating to a new mother than the amount of housework that comes with a new baby. The big messes can be overwhelming. Now, fast forward through a few more children and you’ve got a bona fide disaster zone.
Organization USUALLY Pays Off
I strongly believe that organization USUALLY pays off. But as I learned (again) at the grocery store this week, sometimes even the best laid plans don’t lead to great success…
Update on Peaceability: Introducing the Value to Our Family
September is a great month for this value. It automatically lends itself to the idea of becoming more routine-oriented as we set goals for the school year and begin to put more structure back into our lives. I love the routine we have developed for this month. Not everything is coming off perfectly but, it is falling into place. Having a routine is a great way to bring more peace into our homes.
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