A Mom and a Job. Raising Happy, Busy Kids
Boredom Busters, Parenting Tips and Honest Advice for Moms Who Do It All
Parenting does not come with a manual, but it does come with a lot of moments where you wish you had one. This is where you will find practical, honest parenting tips drawn from years of experience both as a mother and as a classroom teacher. From handling big emotions to building strong communication with your kids, these posts are written in plain language for real parents navigating real life.
The struggle and juggle of being a working mom: How do I keep sane when there is a long day at work? I was at 3 jobs yesterday. My regular job, a consulting job and my mommying job. And I was tired when I came home from my second job. Real, real bone tired. Oh…
Can it be that environment affects children? Does having a clean and organized space really help children flourish and learn? I’m sure most parents reading this will get scared saying ” help, my house is a mess!” However, no need to worry if your house is basically organized and all dangerous items are under lock…
How to talk to children: I sometimes wonder why people tend to “baby talk”. Why, do we need to speak in a sweet and basically incoherent manner to little children? Why in a sing song? Are they a different species? Do they feel better when spoken to like that? It’s fun to coo to babies…
Do you think it is a dream to visit the doctor without crying children? Yup, my dream is to visit the doctor without crying. I just had a well visit today with my little one. I tried to prepare her and told her what she can expect. At first when she waved goodbye to her…