One of the challenges of working at home is getting work done while caring for your children. It’s best to get as much work done as possible while children are sleeping, but that’s not always possible. With a toddler who almost never naps, I feel your pain. If you need to keep the kiddos busy …
Tips for Enjoying Family Life
Getting things done when you’re pumped, motivated and excited is a breeze. The anticipation and excitement give you the adrenaline you need to push through even the most challenging tasks. But when you’re feeling down or just don’t feel like doing anything—what then? You can’t just ignore your responsibilities. How do you get things …
Do you nag your spouse too much? Most of us do it occasionally. Sometimes we do it out of love or concern. “You shouldn’t stay up so late. You know it makes you irritable.” Often, though, we do it because we’re unappreciative. “Did you really forget the carrots at the grocery store? They were on …
The first night away from home is a BIG DEAL for both parents and child. Last week, our son spent his first night away from home. He was with his aunt (and adores his older cousins), so we knew he was in good hands, but we still prepared him for the experience. Here are some …
Communicating and spending time together is important for married couples, especially when you have kids. It’s not easy when the two of you are on different shifts.
Traveling kids is a challenge no matter how you look at it. Certain foods are bound to crumble and end up in your seats or worse—ground up in the floor. Ick! But if you don’t bring snacks and you’re on the road for a few hours, you’re going to have a car full of cranky …
Do you have trouble getting your toddler to take a bath? We’re lucky that our son enjoys bath time—but I know that not every parent is so fortunate! Several of our friends have struggled with getting their toddlers into the bathtub. Why do some toddlers hate bath time, anyway? Well, it usually signifies an end …