Do your kids ever do things that make your blood boil? You’re not alone! These three steps will help you think of better punishments for kids EVEN when you’re mad! I was only about halfway up the stairs when I saw it. The squiggly black line trailed horizontally on the wall as far as I could see and I thought…
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How to Think of Better Punishments for Kids
Free Christmas Printables
Are you looking for some fun and meaningful ways to make this Christmas season with your family more memorable? You will love these free Christmas printables! We’ve made it simple for you to make some special memories with those you love the most! When I think back to my childhood Christmases, I remember the small traditions – the simple things…
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4 Free Thanksgiving Printables for Kids
Are you looking for ways to keep your children’s hearts full of gratitude this year? You’ll love these Thanskgiving printables for kids. One thing my mama did really well when I was a kid was celebrations. Even if we had little money, even when it was a hard year, she made sure every holiday and occasion was special. When I…
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How to Develop Chore Chart Ideas and Teach Money Habits
The one thing I’ve probably struggled with most as a parent is finding a chore chart idea that teaches good money habits without making my kids feel entitled. For me, money has been a personal struggle. I was one of those kids who graduated from college with 30K in debt and a nice sampling of credit cards to go with…
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Is Kids Time Out Effective?
Wondering if kids time out really works? Here’s why I gave up time out and what I do instead – 3 tips that will help when it’s time to discipline. It’s one of my earliest memories. She took my toy and I didn’t like it, so I bit her. I mean, what would any self-respecting 4 year-old do? I had…
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Pointing a Rebellious Child to God
Should we point a rebellious child to God? How do we do it as parents? Does it even work? Here are some keys for pointing the rebellious child to truth. Angry fists and hateful slurs flew deadly in the living room. I peeled the perpetrator off the victim and sent her to her room. She bolted her feet to the floor…
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21 Consequences for Kids That Really Work
Ideas from the experts and the trenches, these creative consequences for kids will mean you’re never disappointed with the age-old “time-out” again. After 13+ years of parenting, teaching 100’s of public school children, and reading more books than I can count, I feel confident in one thing. This parenting thing is HARD, ya’ll. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer for our parenting questions….
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Teaching your Child the Importance of Obedience
We don’t want our kids to just look like they’re obeying. We want them to learn the importance of obedience and then desire to obey. These tips can help! When I first started this parenting gig, it was all about me. *cough* I did label my discipline efforts like most parents as “good parenting” or “Christian discipleship.” But the truth is,…
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How to Get Kids to Listen and Actually Do What you Ask
Are you tired of repeating yourself to your kids? Believe it or not, here’s how to get kids to listen AND actually do what you ask! I looked down at the coat that was still lying on the floor. My voice bellowed out to the offending child, “Didn’t I ask you to pick this coat up?” Something like “How many…
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24 Beloved Christmas Books for Kids
Reading together is one of our family’s most precious holiday traditions. Collect a pile of these favorite Christmas books for kids and join us this year! There’s something about a family gathered around the tree with a pile of Christmas books for kids that just makes the holidays special. My fondest memories as a mom are wrapped up in the…
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Family Christmas Party Games
You’ll love these family Christmas party games! They are simple, frugal and most of all… a blast! Have you ever noticed that Christmas is the time of year when life gets so busy we often neglect what is important to us? Every year I vow to find ways to make sure family is at the top of my list, even…
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Christian Kids Gift Ideas
Christian kids gifts ideas should ADD to their lives…not take away or overstuff them! You’ll love these 6 simple, practical, life-giving ideas! I absolutely LOVE giving gifts. I love dreaming up the perfect ideas, shopping for the deals, and even beautifully wrapping them. Yeah, I’m that girl who has lists and even purchases months ahead of Christmas or celebrations. I…
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Clutter-Free Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
You’ll love this list of Clutter-Free Christmas Gift Ideas for kids that will save your sanity, keep your kid’s rooms clean, and promote world peace. Ok, maybe not that last part. I know you’ve seen the crazy woman. You know, the one with the big black trash bag on her hip and a look on her face that says, “Every…
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The Best Homeschool Supplies Shopping List
School supplies aren’t just for kids who go to school. I mean, you do write with pencils and paper in your homeschool, right? Whether it’s the first of the school year, or you’re needing to spice up your homeschool supplies, I’ve got a must-have list that will make your homeschooling year a breeze. Two homeschool supply pro-tips Before we get…
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How to Get Your Child to LOVE learning
Not every child enters their school years with zeal. Some need more “encouragement” than others to inspire a love of learning. Sometimes we parents need a little help to know how to get our children to love school. Me? I loved school from day one. I was that kid who counted down every day in the summer, super-excited about the…
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How to Teach Your Kids to Stop Interrupting
Are you tired of telling your child to stop interrupting? Do you have a child that relentlessly interrupts you? This simple tip is sure to help! I remember being on a video conference call (with people I really wanted to impress) when it happened. I was all smiles in the camera, microphone on, when my youngest comes barreling through the…
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5 Easy Steps for Teaching Responsibility to Your Kids
Teaching your kids to be responsible shouldn’t give you gray hair. Read these 5 Easy Steps for Teaching Responsibility and be inspired! Probably the most common thing I hear moms say is that they struggle to get their kids to be responsible for school, chores, and, you know, just about anything. I know you can relate because your kids are…
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Missionary Books Kids Love
You’re going to love our list of missionary books my kids can’t put down! Rarely can our family be found without a great missionary book in hand. But it hasn’t always been that way. When I was growing up, we gave money every year to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering. I don’t remember ever knowing what that meant or where…
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Your Homeschool Conference Trip Made Easy
I absolutely LOVE homeschool conferences. I’ve literally been to dozens over the years. I was invited to my first conference before my daughter could even walk. At the time, I was living in Florida and I had taken up a side gig of evaluating my friend’s children for their annual homeschool assessment. They kept asking me for suggestions and recommendations about curriculum…
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Back-to-school Activities Pack Printables
Back to school? Even as a little girl, I could hardly wait for morning. ‘Twas the night before third grade and all through the house, not a creature was stirring… well, except for me. Hands-down it was one of the most exciting nights of the year. I laid there in my bed peering over at the neatly laid out clothes, brand…
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Music Appreciation Curriculum for Homeschoolers
Are you looking for music appreciation curriculum for your homeschooler? We have so many choices when it comes to electives and extra-curricular opportunities for our kids. Maybe you are looking for a music appreciation curriculum or maybe you don’t even know why you would want that! I can help. Homeschool electives are the cherry on top of the sundae! They…
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