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What to do when kids need CHORES
Something that all parents have to work out at some point is to what extent the children are going to contribute to the household chores....


Perfect is the Enemy of the Good
My grandma called a while back and asked if I had the perfect homeschool day, and I accidentally laughed out loud! I have never, and I...


Simply Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is upon us, again. The holiday has, of course, been greatly over-commercialized (like most holidays). It also can be a...


What to do when kids FIGHT
For us, it's winter right now, which means a lot more time inside together. There are definite benefits to this, like cozying up together...


Prepping when times are tough
There are a lot of things going on right now that can make us all feel scared for the future--even the present. Our hearts and prayers...


What to do when kids WHINE
One of the most challenging parts of parenting is hearing your children whine. There are many reasons for this, from the sheer annoyance...


Consistency + Flexibility
We are slowly adjusting to new systems and routines in our new home. Whenever I move or just decide to change things up, I find it helps...


7 Tips for Traveling
Many people wonder how (and why) we take so many children on trips, especially trips sooooo far away. It's true that international travel...


What to do when KIDS LIE!
We've all been there. We look into the face of our sweet little child, the one we've loved unconditionally from their first breath. We...


What to do when KIDS won't STAY IN BED
Let's face it: bedtime with kids can be downright exhausting. They tap into their reserve energy sources and we end up being the ones...


The Importance of Family Dinners
I recently learned something that shocked me: the number of families having nightly dinners together is at an all-time low in the US....


What to do when MOM gets SICK
Did you know that Moms get sick? Maybe this is news to you! Maybe every time you start to feel the tingling in your throat, the aching in...
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