Yesterday you figured out some of your anger triggers to keep you from snapping, but what are some things you can do in the moment when you’re ready to snap in anger? Here are a few things I have done or at least tried. Go somewhere to cool down This is definitely not always an option, but when …
Being a parent is one of the most humbling things in life. Even more than marriage, parenting has revealed more flaws in my life than anything else — one of the most notable is anger. For tips on how to deal with your anger in the moment, you can check out this post. But today, let’s talk …
In a recent conversation with a friend, I claimed nap time is sacred in our house. While this might sound a little dramatic, nap time is definitely a huge priority around here. Around 1 pm everyday, I take Titus upstairs to his crib for a nap and the other kids go to their own spot for quiet time. At this …
Several times a day, our playroom, and often the entire downstairs, looks like a tornado went through. It is amazing how many toys are strewn around in a very short period. I am beyond thankful that my kids are now old enough to clean up the house with minimal involvement from me. It took a lot …
It is inevitable that at some point this coming school year I am going to get sick — sick enough that I will want to take the day off from being a mom. We all know that taking the day off isn’t going to happen, hence my sick-day-in-a-box. I made one of these boxes last year and …
This seems like a strange tip and I almost didn’t post it, but it is working so well for us I had to share it! With four kids, I constantly washed cups because no one remembered which cup they used. I’ve also cleaned up many spills because kid’s plastic cups tend to easily tip over. This was super frustrating. …
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 …
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 …