“It just doesn’t make me happy”, “He doesn’t make me happy anymore”, or, “You should quit, you deserve to be happy”, all common phrases that get tossed around these days. And while I’m not opposed to the fact that people deserve happiness, why are we constantly catering to happiness? Are we doing our children a disservice by encouraging their happiness above all else? If the goal is happiness all day every day, are we just learning to avoid the tough things in life? The following discusses a scenario that helps address these questions.
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“We’ve got softball”, “I’m waiting to hear what my husband’s plans are”, and my favorite, “I don’t know if I’ll be free that day?”…say what?! Trying to plan any social gathering with a group of moms is exhausting. You’d have better luck remaining sand free while wearing an Elmer’s glue dress to the beach (before the glue dries). Don’t get me wrong, I fully understand and can appreciate the fact that us moms are the ones who run the household, routines, and schedules, and that includes kids’ sports, lessons, classes, and social lives. But if 2020 has taught me anything it’s that I’m calling BS. Why? Because we are only as busy as we allow ourselves to be, we are the ones who have ultimate control over our lives. We may not be able to control the circumstances, scenarios, or other people, but we do control our own priorities.
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While the term “helicopter parenting” has many negative connotations, it’s obvious why you might become one—you’re worried about your child, and there’s nothing wrong with that. It only becomes an issue when you make it your child’s problem as well. So what should you do to avoid it? Check out some tips in this guide on how to avoid becoming a helicopter parent.
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Sometimes accidents happen and windows break. However, dealing with broken glass from a window is very different than a shattered cup. You will need to take some extra safety precautions and follow a precise set of steps to get everything cleaned up and a new window installed. Here’s what to do when a window breaks in your home.
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When kids grow up, they want to look back on their childhoods with fond memories. And throwing the perfect party for them is a great way to do this.
But as a parent, you can sometimes feel a little out of the loop. How exactly do you throw your kids an amazing party that they will remember forever? Well, in this post, you’ll find out. Here are some of the essential elements you’ll want to include on the day.
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Making family time is stressful when you’re dealing with everyone’s schedules, but nothing is more important than your family dynamic. How are you supposed to keep everyone happy?
Well, a close-knit family doesn’t develop that bond overnight. It’s an ongoing process that you can achieve little by little each day. Here are three ways to bring your family closer together so that all of you can enjoy each other’s company.
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Got teenager’s? The struggle is real! Here’s the thing about teenagers, they are a lot like toddlers, they adore naps, thrive on routine and schedules, and literally have no idea what they want to do with regard to their social life. And what’s more, when you suggest something for them to do they will give you the side eye, eye roll, or a quiet “meh”. Thus, just like toddlers you need to help plan their social calendars. Which is no easy task especially considering the fact that they are still overcoming one of the most challenging years of their lives. A year that resulted in many teens having to deal with new social anxieties.
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When you are a mom, your first priority is your kids’ wellbeing. You may have other things going on in your life that are super important, but of course, your kids come first. Period.
So when something big happens in your life, it can throw you off track in a major way – and potentially affect your kids, too. The loss of a four-legged family member, a long-term relationship, or a person can be extremely tough, and grief manifests itself in the oddest ways. When you are trying to be the best parent you can be with grief on your shoulders, it can feel like you’re constantly treading water, trying not to sink.
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What could be more special than your birthday? Your golden birthday! Or, some may call it a champagne birthday or a lucky birthday. But aren’t they all lucky?! So what exactly is a golden birthday? Despite what most think, it’s not when you turn 50. A golden birthday is when you turn the same age as the date of your birthday. For example, when you turn 17 on the 17th, or 25 on the 25th. For most of us adults our golden birthday has long since passed but our children’s gold birthdays could be lurking just around the corner. We just celebrated our first golden birthday in our family! Our daughter turned 11 on the 11th and you know this momma went all out for this milestone birthday.
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 