Mama, Give Yourself Permission to do Less
Live SimpleI want to tell you a story. I spent most of my life in a hurry. I lived with a plate so full that I had a hard time balancing it all. Straight up, I was doing too much. I was stressed out and spread thin. Then I had kids. And there’s something about being a mother in …
SFP 56: What are your tips on moving with kids?
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Moving with kids is hard–we are currently in the midst of it in my family. In today’s episode I am sharing tips for moving with young children.
SFP 55: Do your kids drink milk?
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In today’s episode we are talking about whether I give my children milk. I also discuss the transition from formula/breastmilk to cow’s milk after the first year of life. Show Notes/Links: How I Feed My Kids How I Feed My Kids (Your Questions Answered) Why My Toddler Doesn’t Drink Milk (original article)
The 3 Secrets to “Good-Enough” Parenting
Parent with IntentionThis is a guest post by my friend, Eden Hyder. You can follow her on Facebook and read her blog at the Inside Out Collaborative. There is so much pressure on us, as parents, to be perfect. You’ve seen the judgmental look of a passerby as you wrangle your child into the car. You know the …
SFP 54: How do I handle unwanted gifts?
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Gifts serve so many purposes. They excite the gift giver and receiver. They can make the gift giver feel like they are leaving a part of them when they aren’t present. But it’s deeply ingrained in our culture. In today’s episode we discuss how to handle receiving unwanted gifts.
SFP 53: How should I handle sibling disputes?
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The sibling relationship sets the stage for many relationships to come. We need to let our children use this dynamic to practice handling conflict. It will be anything but graceful in the early years, but this conflict serves a deeper purpose.