My 5-year-old son, Judah, is hyper and gets very easily distracted. The boy never stops moving and has trouble focusing. To help him stay focused, we have implemented some diet changes, as well as some intentional strategies. Some of these strategies are helpful for any kid, not just for the ones who struggle to focus. I …
Last year I spent far too much time on Pinterest looking for a chore chart that would work for us. My problem is that I am far too particular. I don’t want a chore chart that I have to regularly print out. I want to be able to switch up the jobs based on the area …
I am working on making a foam board (I have also used a tri-fold display board in the past) that has all the things I want to review with my kids in the morning. The days of the week, a calendar to cross off days and we often do memorization that I add to the board periodically — our …
After breaking up the 20th argument of the day, my resolve to handle it with grace and kindness often disappears. By that point I am tired and tend to respond with more emotion than wisdom. Over time, I’ve found that preparing a scripted response for issues that come up not only took the emotional pressure from me, but …
I’m so mad! I’m so mad! I’m so mad! Those are the only words I have heard in the past 10 minutes. My 5-year-old has been dealing with some seriously big emotions lately. He has always been our most sensitive child by far, but in the past few months things have escalated. I have worked …
Remember when vacation used to mean relaxing and doing whatever you want? I clearly remember our first vacation with our kids. We had a 2-and-a-half-year-old, an 18-month-old and a 6-week-old. Let’s just say it was memorable, but not for how relaxing it was! I read somewhere that changing your expectations for vacation is important once …
For the most part, I feel like taking my kids along to the grocery store or target is not bad, but lately my 3- and 5-year-old boys are pushing the limits of my sanity with their craziness. They aren’t throwing tantrums or doing anything overtly bad, but they are loud and hyper and feed off …
I have a problem. Every time I see a new curriculum or organization system for homeschooling, I think I need it. Of course 90% of the time it ends not working out as amazingly as I thought it would. The workbox system with all its pretty colored drawers really appealed to me. But I knew …
Just recently I realized I have been missing out on podcasts for my kids. They make car rides so much more enjoyable. Anyone else tired of hearing the same songs over and over again in the car? I feel like I may be missing some good ones, but here are some worth checking out. If any …
It is amazing how lonely a person can feel while surrounded by lots of little people. I spend all day talking and being talked to, and yet I really need some adult conversation to stimulate my mind. Ideally, I would call a friend or meet one for a playdate, but realistically that just isn’t feasible on a …