-Life Through My Hazel Eyes-
How to help kids be more responsible?
I always say: I am one confused mama. I constantly struggle between letting kids be “kids” and using life lessons to teach responsibility. I find that just like many things in life, these two don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
We can do both but all in due time.
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You may be just as shocked as I am but flip-phone parenting is a trend to watch in 2019!
Now…the chances of this actually sticking around are slim but you have to admit, it makes sense.
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Spring break is just around the corner folks and if you are anything like me, you have zero plans.
Until today!
Check out my list of all things spring break in the Chicagoland area.
In most cases when the school calls for a SNOW DAY, that just means an extra day for the kids to do some sledding, snowboarding and/ or skiing. But not this time around. This time we are strongly advised not to leave the house. Not to expose our skin to these brutal negative temperatures and FOR TWO STRAIGHT DAYS! #goodtimes
So what do we do with kids who have the energy of a hurricane?
Good morning!
Let’s jump right in! I am that mom.
The mom who is conflicted! On one hand I want my kids to grow and be independent so they don’t end up needy. But on another hand I want to help them with everything because soon enough they won’t need me.
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Hey it’s 2019! Happy New Year everyone.
Here is the deal: we have too many toys.
Stuffed animals in particular! Possibly over 200 of them.
Get ready for one of my many BACK TO SCHOOL blog posts that are coming your way. But this one might be the easiest and the most fun!
Do you ever find yourself wishing you had a personal chef? Someone who would strictly focus on preparing your kids meals so you wouldn’t have to worry so much? Well, I do. Maybe not every day but some school days are crazy buys and that is where YUMBLE comes to the rescue.
What is YUMBLE?
Where did the summer break go?! Wasn’t it just yesterday that I was blogging about a list of things you could do this summer?! 🙄
But back to school it is and that has me thinking about books!
From picture books to books that focus on sharing, kindness, courage, relationships and more. Here are my favorite children’s books. These must reads belong in every kid’s library. Enjoy.
