February 15, 2012

Words of Wisdom #287

** Sometimes it's hard not to laugh when your toddler says something bad. **

February 14, 2012

Words of Wisdom #286

** Kids love receiving something special on Valentine's Day. **

February 13, 2012

Words of Wisdom #285

** Remember to schedule some downtime on your vacations. **

February 12, 2012

Words of Wisdom #284

** Fit the punishment to match the child. Some punishments just don't mean anything to some kids. **

February 11, 2012

Words of Wisdom #283

** Always check your kids' work when they are cleaning something. If you don't check, they will start being less and less thorough because they think they can get away with it. **

February 10, 2012

Words of Wisdom #282

** Kids always love receiving money and candy as gifts. **

February 9, 2012

Household tip #22

** Keep a few extra, new toys on hand for those last minute birthday parties that your child may be invited to. **

February 8, 2012

February 7, 2012

Words of Wisdom #280

** Don't wait too long to change a baby's diaper - especially if it is poopy. **

February 6, 2012

February 5, 2012

Words of Wisdom #278

** Babies' fingers are like suction cups. Sometimes it is very hard to pry something from their fingers! **

February 4, 2012

Household tip #21

** Stains are easier to get out when they are fresh. **

February 3, 2012

February 2, 2012

Words of Wisdom #276

** Some babies hate having something on their head. **

February 1, 2012

Words of Wisdom #275

** We go through a TON of dishes when the kids are out of school. **

January 31, 2012

Words of Wisdom #274

** There's nothing like company coming to motivate you to clean. **

January 30, 2012

January 29, 2012

Words of Wisdom #272

** I have had no problems falling asleep at night since I had kids. **

January 28, 2012

Household tips #20

** You can usually find some great deals on gently used clothes and books at second-hand stores. **

January 27, 2012

Words of Wisdom #271

** Your kids' friends don't care if the house isn't immaculate. **

January 26, 2012

January 25, 2012

Words of Wisdom #269

** There are good and bad aspects to kids sharing a bedroom. **

January 24, 2012

Words of Wisdom #268

** Why am I constantly having to remind my kids to brush their teeth and make their bed? **

January 23, 2012

Words of Wisdom #267

** I hate it when my kids are cooped up inside all day long. They have so much pent-up energy by the end of the day that they go crazy! **

January 22, 2012

January 21, 2012

Words of Wisdom #265

** Math - some kids just naturally get it, others really have to work at it. **

January 20, 2012

Words of Wisdom #264

** It's hard to teach your kids not to procrastinate. **

January 19, 2012

Words of Wisdom #263

** It's always hard to change a habit - good or bad. **

January 18, 2012

Household tip #19

** When buying a new car seat for your little one, make sure that the seat straps are easy to adjust. I am always tightening and loosening the straps on our seats, depending on whether my child is wearing a jacket or coat or not. **

January 17, 2012