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Why I Date My Son

November 27, 2015

“Wanna go on a date? Just the two of us?” I have asked this question to my son many times…but not lately. Ever since the baby was born, almost 7 months ago, we haven’t been on a single date. My 4 year old is the oldest of three. He has a 2 year-old sister and […]

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Filed Under: Gentle Parenting, Motherhood, Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged: boys, dates, moms, moms and sons, preschoolers, quality time, stay at home mom, time with kids

DIY Gratitude Jar: Upcycled, Kid-Made & SIMPLE

November 3, 2015

  This gratitude jar is incredibly simple to make at home! My kids love doing anything that requires glue and a paintbrush, so this was right up our alley. We are doing a month of gratitude, where I have come up with a series of daily activities to encourage gratitude and kindness in my kids! This was […]

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Gentle Parenting, Holidays, Parenting, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized Tagged: gratitude, Homemade, kid made, mason jar, november, tissue paper, upcycled

A Month of Gratitude with Kids: Teach Kindness, Love, and Thanks

November 1, 2015

Holy moly. Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is near, and Christmas is right around the corner. It’s been a whirlwind of a month over here with what seems like a thousand Halloween celebrations and a pretty major trip to Disney World. We are incredibly blessed to be able to travel as a family and provide for […]

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Filed Under: Gentle Parenting, Holidays, Parenting, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized Tagged: activities, gentle parenting, gratitude, kids activities, kindness, love, november, thanksgiving

My Major Mommy Guilt: Why I’m Unplugging For An Hour A Day

September 25, 2015

We were playing on the floor in my daughter’s room. I was sitting next to her as she worked on a puzzle. My son was playing in the pretend kitchen and my infant was on a blanket with some toys, while I clicked away on my phone checking blog stats, social media updates, and responded […]

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Filed Under: Gentle Parenting, Parenting Tagged: Family, parenting, unplugged

Setting Up a Calm Down Corner for Kids: A Time-Out Alternative

July 29, 2014

This article has been updated since it was originally published in July, 2014. This post contains affiliate links, for purchases made within it, this blog receives a small commission. I have a spirited kid. From the moment he was small, I scoured the internet to find some of the best resources for gently parenting him, […]

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Filed Under: Gentle Parenting, Parenting, Sensory Tagged: calm down, calming, difficult, intense, personal relaxation techniques, Preschool Homeschool, Sensory

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