Are you overwhelmed by the mess in your child’s room? Your child is too. Use a free printable to teach your children to clean their room. The floor is littered with dozens of stuffed animals. The blankets are in a tangled heap. An overdue library books hides under a mountain of dirty laundry. The dresser …
This winter has been miserable with the yucky weather and you’re ready for a break. But based on the stress and chaos of Winter Break, you know you also need a plan. You need a Spring Break Routine for your children. Without a routine, by day 2 of break you will be spending your days …
It’s 5am and you wake up to the sound of breathing inches from your face. After the initial panic, you realize it’s just your preschooler. You wonder if there is any way to keep your child from waking you so early. In the split second before your child has a chance to demand cereal and …
Does the thought of snow days trapped at home with kids give you a headache? You can be prepared for snow days with kids. Last week the weather forecast had snow every week day. Since we live in the Portland area, this sends parents in a tailspin. We’re not accustomed to getting much snow in …
You want to take trips with your children, but the idea of all the packing makes you want to hide in the laundry room and eat chocolate. I get it and I’ve been there. But you really can pack for a trip with children without losing your mind. Since Kyle and I have moved to …
Does your child ignore you when you ask him to do something? Are you desperate to teach your child to follow directions? This is a common frustration I heard from a lot of parents when I taught and I also hear it from other parents now that I’m a mom. Does this sound like your …
Carving pumpkins with kids can be one of the best things about the fall. But figuring out how to carve pumpkins with kids can also be the most dreaded, and most stressful tasks of the season. It doesn’t have to be this way though! You’re trying to wield a sharp knife and a giant pumpkin. …
Was it another chaotic morning with your toddler or preschooler? You had the best of intentions but you felt frazzled, stressed or angry by the time you head out the door? You can have better mornings! You really just need a morning routine for your toddlers and preschoolers that works! Let’s be honest: getting a …
“How do I get my kids to listen to me?” This is the #1 concern I heard from parents when I was a teacher. I still hear it today – from friends and in parenting Facebook groups. My first question is always “What are your routines for your children?” I totally get the frustration. You …
Take one thing off your to-do list and foster independence in your children. Use the free printable to teach your children to pack their own school lunch. If you ask any parent what they dread the most about the school year, many will say packing school lunches. It is relentless, morning after morning you …
