You know the cycle. You tell the kids for the third time that it’s bedtime. But for them, it seems like you are speaking from inside the invisibility cloak of Harry Potter. They don’t hear you or bother to show any signs of listening as well. You raise your voice and suddenly they hear you. The…
“You never buy me anything, you’re always like this”, my daughter told me. It was hard to hear, even harder to fight the overwhelming feeling of guilt. “Am I not doing enough for her?” “Am I limiting her desires too much?” These thoughts always make my mind race. Then I look at if her basic…
It can seem like your kids are the best friends in the world one minute and the next minute they’re fighting like cats and dogs. They hate each other so much that you wonder if you hate your life too. Getting siblings to be best friends would be a bonus we would love, but most…
Do you drool over the pictures of those clutter-free white marble homes in the home decor magazine? Do you think it’s not possible for you to keep your home tidy like that because of the stuff you have? Don’t be discouraged thinking only those big homes can look organized and clutter-free. No matter if…
I am a mom of two girls. I remember like it was yesterday when I brought my firstborn home eleven years ago, not having much clue about the journey ahead. Nothing I read or learned from people could prepare me for the real experience. To experience motherhood in its glory, you have to live it….
A mom’s life can be a constant wish to see her children all grown up, and at the same time cry over how they grew up so fast. We want them to do things on their own, but at the same time miss it when they longer need us. We all want to raise independent…
If you are into green cleaning, knowing how to clean with vinegar is a must. By the way, what is green cleaning? According to Wikipedia, “Green cleaning refers to using cleaning methods and products with environmentally friendly ingredients and procedures which are designed to preserve human health and environmental quality. Green cleaning techniques and products…
So often we underestimate what kids can do. If we can withstand some messiness and slow work kids can be amazing helpers in our home. Not only being helpful, research by Marty Rossmann, emeritus associate professor of family education at the University of Minnesota, shows that involving children in household chores from a young age…
We want to raise kids who are equipped to face the harsh realities of the world. We may not be able to control every aspect of our children’s lives and solve every problem for them. And even if we can, it is not recommended. Instead, we are capable of giving them life skills to cope…
Being a parent is a lifetime job. You never stop being a parent. Even when your kids have left your nest, you think about them and worry about them. Anyone can become a parent, but to be a good parent you need to acquire certain parenting skills and develop good qualities. But don’t worry. No…