Now that it’s cooler, the idea of snuggling up and watching a movie sounds like a great way to spend an evening. But finding good, family-friendly Halloween movies can be a real challenge. Thankfully, our friend Jennifer Brimhall over at Raise the Good has made a list for us.
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A Mother’s Influence, Teaching Kindness and the Value of Play-Audio Posts [Season 3, Episode 5]
We have three fantastic posts from members of our community that we know you will enjoy. Becky Fawcett gives beautiful perspective on our influence as a mother, Michelle Jensen’s post reminds us the greatest way to teach our children kindness, and Julie Louisson gives some practical and helpful reminders about the value of play. Enjoy! […]
Book Summary: Social Media and Teens
This book has allowed me to have more honest and open communication with my kids about their online worlds. It has been so helpful to see the issues that my kids are struggling with, as well as areas where they can be a source of help and strength to others.
Halloween: Fun or Frightful?
Is Halloween getting a little out of control? Do you love or hate Halloween? Check out this article for great ideas about how you can maximize the fun and minimize the frightful aspects of Halloween in your family.
Helping Our Children Learn How to Use Technology as a Tool {Video Included}
For the past few years I’ve been worrying about how I can help my children find a healthy life balance in a tech-obsessed world. I realized that worrying wasn’t helping anything at all. I decided to change my limiting belief about my kids and tech and take a proactive approach to screen time instead.
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Favorite Low-Stress Halloween Traditions [Season 3, Episode 4]
Looking for low stress Halloween traditions that can make this time of year enjoyable for your family–and not just an excuse for a lot of sugar? Join us for this community roundup of great idea!
Mommy Guilt & Parenting a Special Needs Child
I think most of us are living a different version of motherhood than what we imagined. But I’m convinced we can thrive if we realign expectations and release the guilt. I’ve come to accept my children are more adaptable than I imagined and more gracious than I deserve.
Life Gets Easier When Your Teen Can Cook
In the case of family meals, I strongly feel that every capable member should contribute. If you are anything like me, you have a million reasons why this is impossible. But believe me, it is doable. And it will change. Your. LIFE.
Mommy’s Report Card: Five Ways to Gauge Your Progression
Motherhood is not a glamorous job. For myself, leaving behind the world of positive feedback and constructive criticism was one of the hardest parts of motherhood. Here are five ways I’ve discovered I can evaluate and gage my own progression as a mother.
Mummy, will you play with me?
Before I became a parent, I imagined playing carefree with my children for long stretches of time each day. Before I became a parent, I also didn’t realize that I would refuse my children’s requests to play with them several times on any given day because I had other things to do.
Mommy’s Monday Meltdown
Are you trying to do it all, for everyone, on minimal sleep, and with a smiling face? Stephanie Sprenger shares her perspective on the messiness of perfection and the silver lining of a gloomy Monday.
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Appreciating the Now, Being Open About Our Challenges, and Strategic Parenting – Audio Posts [Season 3, Episode 3]
Today we’re presenting three great posts from deliberate mothers in our community who have a LOT of wisdom to share!