Summer is a time of fun for the kids but soon enough it will be time for school to start again. That of course means it’s time to get back into a school year routine. Part of that routine in many households is packing school lunches. Looking for the giveaway? Find it at the bottom! Packing a lunch every day doesn’t do any good if your child doesn’t eat it or ends up trading most of it away ... Read the Post
How To Pack School Lunches That Your Kids Will Actually Eat
Lullabies – 6 Tips for Singing Baby To Sleep
Everyone who has had a child – and even some who have only looked after a youngster – knows the pain of trying to lull them to sleep when they are restless, overtired, or unsettled. It can get stressful for the parent if their child refuses to settle, but a stressful atmosphere is not conducive for the little one to doze off and have a good rest, so it’s important that you try ... Read the Post
Say No Like a Pro: Why Learning to say No is a powerful tool for moms
We live in a "yes" culture, where we are constantly expected to take on more responsibilities, more work, and continue to attempt to climb to the top. But with limited resources (time, energy, mental capacity for more load), saying yes to everything is not an option. So we need to learn to say no. But are you used to saying no? Every yes is a choice. Let's focus on learning to ... Read the Post
How to Encourage Your Shy Child to Make Friends
Not everyone's a born social butterfly. Being shy, whether in kids or adults, is entirely normal and acceptable. Some kids grow out of it over time, and some don't. That's okay. However, if, at some point, as a parent, you notice your child is having more issues with making friends due to their shyness, there are things you can do to help them. Helping your shy child is important because making ... Read the Post
Taking care of your Gut Health with Bio-Kult Probiotics #momsmeet #ad #BioKultUSA #BioKult
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your gut. They also help to crowd out bad bacteria and yeast, promoting a healthy balance of gut flora. Gut health is very important to our overall health as women and moms. This is a sponsored post where I have partnered with Moms Meet to share my experience with Bio-Kult Original Multi-Strain Formulation. You ... Read the Post
Get Ready for Back To School with these Tips (40+ Mom Hacks to Prepare for Back to School)
Summer temps may still be in full swing, but back to school is on people's minds. When do back-to-school sales start for you? Or has back to school shopping already begun? Are you gearing up and thinking about how to get ready for back to school? Before becoming a mom, back to school for me typically meant my commute time gets a ton worse with more people being on the roads. It is important to ... Read the Post
How to Motivate Your Kids to Be More Active
For children to maintain both a healthy weight and good development, they need 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Though they are important, physical education classes aren’t enough, and children must be encouraged to be active outside of school as well. According to the UK government, only 23% of boys and 20% of girls are currently meeting the national recommended level of physical ... Read the Post