The ProNamel® brand has compensated me in connection with statements made in this post. I have a confession… and this one is pretty hard to admit. If you’ve been around here before, you know I like routine. It’s how I function best. It wasn’t too long ago that I realized I’d been avoiding some pretty serious daily routines. I let them slip to the back of my mind until I had no choice but to pay attention. It started with a terrible dentist appointment for one of the kids. It wasn’t just the unexpected dental work that slapped me in the face… it was the realization that I was almost standing in the way of good dental health. What?!?! Continue Reading
4 Personal Accountability Tips for Parents
It's time to start making parenting goals and using personal accountability to make sure they happen. Parenting is so busy and there is so much focus on taking care of others. Sometimes it can feel like your days are guided by what other people need and want. By figuring out what's important to you, someday dreams can become do-able goals. You can accomplish the things that really matter to you. Examples of Parenting Goals These are only a few examples of parenting goals that you might want to reach. Daily walks for exercise. Regular date nights with your spouse. Potty training. One on one time with the kids. Reading Continue Reading
Teaching a Child to Ride a Bike
While we may never forget how to ride a bike, many parents don’t know how to teach a child to ride. There are many techniques and methods and no one is best. Learning to ride a bike is an exciting time for a young child. Being able to ride is an important skill that will be crucial to their development of independence. My name is Jennifer from Mom Tricks, and I’m here today with a guide on one of my favorite summer activities, riding a bike! This is my favorite way of teaching a child to ride a bike, as it encourages the child to learn slowly through natural steps that build confidence! Teaching a Child to Ride a Bike Stay Continue Reading
Healthy snacks for kids… grazing tray
Meal time at our house is already pretty healthy, it's time to tackle snacks! That means offering whole foods rather than packaged snacks. A while ago I read about grazing trays for kids' snacks. A healthy variety of snacks are left out and kids can munch when they feel like it. Perfect for summer! This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for supporting A Mom with a Lesson Plan. Healthy snacks for kids... grazing tray We've been using a grazing tray for awhile now and it's fantastic! It solves two problems: I don't have to hear "I'm hungry" a hundred times and there is always a healthy option available! I try to keep the flavors Continue Reading
Ultimate Babysitter Prep Guide
When was the last time you hired a babysitter? We do a lot at home (even some of our date nights) and we have family close by. For us having an actual babysitter is something that doesn't happen very often. Of course that means that when we do need a sitter, I go into panic mode. There is so much to think about! Planner that I am, I wanted to make sure I covered everything. I talked to other parents, searched around the web and compiled a list of babysitter prep ideas that make me feel so much more prepared and organized. This post is sponsored by Bloomwell.com, an online legal family document company that makes it easy to protect Continue Reading
Connecting with your Kids Everyday (made easy)
Finding ways to connect with your kids doesn't have to be difficult or time consuming. In fact the best way to make lasting connections is to do a little bit every single day. Connecting with your Kids Everyday (made easy) Talk over dinner - Or in the car. Or snuggling in the morning. Find a time of day that you can set as part of your routine. That way it will become automatic and you don't have to think about making it happen. It just will. Actually sitting down together will most likely be all you need to get connections going. If you need a little help though, try using "best and worst". What was the best thing that happened Continue Reading
Spring Cleaning Chores You Can Give to the Kids
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fellowes Brands for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. It's time to talk spring cleaning. We are almost completely done with a massive clean out and I am ready to take a break from clearing out. Instead I want to turn my focus to scrubbing the house from top to bottom. I'm sitting down over the weekend to make a list of what needs to be done in each room. This year I want to make sure the kids help. So first things first... a list of what they can do! I figured you might have the same idea so I'm sharing the list here. I would love for you to add your ideas to the comment section. This Continue Reading