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“I hate you!” he yells as he slams the bedroom door. The words hang in the air as you stand there unable to move. Within seconds, your body is flooded with anger. You bang on the door yelling, “How dare you say that to me?!” And then a thought grips
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Your family is busy. Sometimes, you get to the end of the day and you realize you really haven’t even LOOKED at your kids. You’ve just shuffled them from breakfast, to the bus, to homework, to bed. And then, the guilt sets in. You know connection is important, but it’s
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As soon as you say “no,” the waterworks begin. “But mom!” your son says, dramatically flailing himself on the floor. After a few seconds, the drama turns ugly. Now he’s pounding his fists on the tile and screaming wildly. It’s just too much to bear. “Fine. Here’s one more.
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“I wish I was more like her,” you say to the computer screen. “She’s such a fun mom.” Then, turning to your kids you announce, “Let’s do a craft project!” An hour later, one child is in tears, two are arguing over a tube of glitter glue, and you are
Continue ReadingThe exaggerated eye-rolling is becoming a bad habit. For the most part, your kids are respectful, helpful, and get along (fairly) well. But now, it seems like a bad attitude is taking over. Rude comments are made, chores aren’t getting done, and no one seems to care! How do you
Continue ReadingOur words went back and forth like ping-pong balls. She said something rude. I replied with the same snippy tone. She tried to hit me and kick me. I just moved away and tried to ignore her. This is not how I usually parent. Somewhere along the line, I slipped back
Continue ReadingThe goody bag is bulging with toys and candy. Your youngest child beams with pride as she displays her loot and gives you a minute-by-minute recap of the “My Little Pony” themed birthday party she just attended. Out of the blue, your son snatches the goody bag and says, “That
Continue ReadingYou gave him a warning. If he threw the crayons on the floor again, he would be in timeout. And…he did it anyway. So, into timeout he goes. Or, at least that’s what should happen. Instead, you find yourself in a wrestling match. Grabbing him out of the chair, trying
Continue ReadingYour kids are fighting. Again. You can hear them in the living room arguing over the remote. Or the iPad. Or whatever. “Work it out guys!” you yell from the other room. The arguing continues. And in a matter of seconds, you hear screaming. They are obviously not working
Continue ReadingDo you have a family motto? (Here’s an example from our family) You’ve probably seen beautifully written examples on Pinterest. But family mottos are more than just art! Taking the time to sit down and create a family motto can help you be a better parent! Read more about writing
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