Let's face it. Kids can get pretty frustrated waiting for the turkey to be carved and grace to be said. Add to that frustration the fact that young children are often a bit uncomfortable at large family gatherings where every stranger they see knows everything about them and seems to want a hug, and it's easy to see why toddlers sometimes throw tantrums at Thanksgiving dinner. Older kids do, ...
Kids
Can We Just Stop Complaining?
Some days, all my kids do is complain. Or at least it seems that way. What about yours? How can we curb the complaining? Well, it's August, and we're one week into homeschooling this year. It went so well for about a day and a half then suddenly all I wanted to do was scream: "Can we all just stop complaining?!?!?" Please tell me you feel ...
How to Make A Quick and Easy Angel Ornament
My kids love to make crafts, and I love to let them. However... Sometimes (especially when the holidays are in full swing) it's hard to find time to get too crafty, you know? That's why I LOVE quick and easy crafts like this one. It only requires 4 items, and it's adorable. Oh, and these Adorable Angels can me made in only 5 minutes flat! Time is no longer an ...
What Your Kids Really Need for Christmas
Recently, I posted a long list of gift ideas for little ones who love dinosaurs, and as I looked through it, I thought some of you might think you'd love to give some of those gifts to your kids this year. But you can't. Money is tight. Maybe you're out of work. Perhaps medical bills are piled up higher than presents. I get it. I grew up in a home ...