My mom was diagnosed in August with pancreatic cancer. You can read about it here and here. In times like this, having a support system and people rallying around you is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. In the spirit of having another place for people to share their support, my sister and I started… Continue reading What Will Your Kid’s Friends Remember About You?
Category: Parenting
If They Can Do It …
I read a recent article in Boston Magazine on Parenting Spoiled Kids and how to unspoil your child…fast. One psychologist’s answer? Bring back the chores. Can I get an “Amen” sisters?! It made me think about the chores we have in our house and the topic of getting kids to help out around the house.
I took a parenting seminar last year based on the parenting with Love and Logic philosophy and one of the phrases in a video clip that stayed with me was on the topic of chores. The founder was speaking about what it means to be a part of a family, and how every member should be accountable for pitching in to help in all the household tasks….
Helping Kids Prepare for a New Sibling
The Pregnancy Diaries
There is nothing like welcoming a new baby into your family. A sweet little angel that will bless you beyond belief…and change everything! And, it can be an exciting, happy, thrilling, confusing and scary time for new big brothers and sisters. Today, I’d like to share with you some of my favorite tips for helping kids prepare for a new sibling….
What’s in a name?
Choosing a baby name is one of the most important decisions you will make for your new little one. Baby names are a huge deal, for example, millions waited to hear what the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would name their new baby girl (no pressure!) – and I for one, absolutely love the name they picked…Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Certainly fit for a princess!
Which leads me to my next question – what’s in a name? How do you choose a baby name? There are so many decisions that go into picking a moniker for your child, and sometimes it can be a bit more complicated than just picking up a baby name book.
What if you and your partner can’t agree? Are there family names to take into consideration? Do you like all variations of the nicknames? Do you tell people the name you’ve chosen before the baby is born…or after? Wow! Lots to think about, right??
Agreeing on a baby name
Let’s tackle the first, and perhaps most obvious, challenge – both you and your partner should love (at least like?) the name. Oh boy (or girl)!
I’ve had my baby names picked out since I was a kid – yes, seriously. Especially my girl name – Elizabeth. My mom loves to tell that story that I named every doll I ever owned “Elizabeth” my whole childhood. And when my husband and I got married, he knew that if we ever had a girl, it would be our Elizabeth (Thankfully he loved the name too, and it happened to be a family name on his side. Win-win!).
Here’s the deal we made……..
5 Tips to Help with End of School Burn Out
Every year about this time I start to see the classic “Worst End of School Year Mom Ever” post circulate around because this time of the school year most moms can relate to a feeling of just being OVER IT. I am talking about the end of school burn out.
That’s me right now. I’m over it.
I am over drop offs and pick ups.
I am over rushing. The school week feels like we are either rushing to get out the door to school or rushing to come home to get someone or rushing to do homework…..