Emotional Intelligence is a buzz-phrase that has been gaining friction lately. We hear more and more about the need to foster emotional intelligence in our kids. Many of us may feel unsure about what to do and exactly why emotional intelligence is important to be developed in children early on. What is emotional intelligence anyway? […]
Popcorn for Dinner (& Other Dinner Confessions)
As a working mom, the few hours between walking in the door and getting the kids into bed can by the most hectic. Followed closely by the morning routine where we usually only have an hour to get everyone up, fed, dressed, packed and out the door – winter and summer! But there’s something about […]
I’m So Glad My Kids Are Older
Kids are a lot of work. Let’s not sugar coat it. I’m sure most of us parents had no idea what we were really in for before we had our first babies. I was completely unprepared for the neediness of my first baby. I’m sure you’ve heard the term “mombie” – that was me. No […]
A Few Tips For Making Friends As A Working Mom
Raising kids is hard work. (I think I’ve started a few other posts with this strong opening – but it’s so true!) Making time for friends (or making friends in general) while raising those afore-mentioned children can be more hassle than it’s worth. Okay, well that’s not really true – making time for yourself, alone […]
Why We Don’t Reward Chores
Personally, I hate doing chores. If someone paid me to do chores I don’t think it would make me any more likely to do them. Sadly, chores are a necessary, if annoying, part of life. Many families enlist things like chore charts, or other reward systems, to encourage children to do more chores. We used […]