Parenting

Homeschooling has become very common these days, with parents trying to find better ways to educate their children. If you’re looking for a flexible and more personalized education option, unschooling could be the answer. However, it’s important to know the laws and regulations governing homeschooling in your state. If you’re a homeschool mom living in …

Can You Unschool in Michigan? Understanding Michigan Homeschool Laws & FAQ’S Read More »

Our main goals as parents is to raise happy and healthy children, while instilling positive values that will stay with our kids throughout life. Many parents have chose positive parenting as a way to do so. Positive parenting is about making sure your child feels supported and loved, while also setting boundaries and expectations in …

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I don’t know a mom or parent who approaches potty training eagerly and with excitement, because it’s just not on the top of our fun things to do list! Yet, it still has to be done. Luckily, I’ve helped many moms successfully potty train their toddlers in as little as 5 days with my Potty …

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If you’re a breastfeeding mom, you may have noticed that your usual energy levels just aren’t what they used to be, despite starting each day with the best intentions. Breastfeeding can have an affect on our energy levels and make us feel more tired than normal due to the additional hormones and changes in our …

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Breastfeeding a toddler can be a rewarding and beneficial experience for both mother and child. Breast milk is very beneficial for your toddler even at the age of 2 and 3 years old. Although breastfeeding alone doesn’t meet all of your toddler’s nutritional needs, it still contains some of the best nutrients for your little …

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Stay at home moms have unique tax filing requirements dependent upon the types of income they may receive throughout the year. This can include alimony payments, child support, income earned through freelance or contract work, rental income, and other sources. Depending on the type of income received, certain deductions and credits may also be available …

How Do Stay At Home Moms File Taxes? Important Tax Basics for Stay-at-Home Moms Read More »

Breastfeeding is one of the most important and beneficial things a mother can do for her baby. It helps promote healthy development, boosts immunity, and has incredible emotional benefits for both mom and baby. However, there comes a time when we have to stop breastfeeding our baby – but what age should you do so? …

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Most stay at home moms will tell you that it’s the most difficult, busiest, exhausting, yet rewarding and fulfilling job there is. Being a stay at home mom comes with lots of joy, laughs, cuddles and proud moments, but it also comes with worry, fear, anxiety, responsibilities, as well as, the mental, emotional, and physical …

How Do Stay At Home Moms Stay Sane? Top 3 Secrets and 25 Tips! Read More »

It is important for new mothers to understand how breast milk production works in order to effectively increase their supply. While there are some health reasons that may affect milk supply, the most influential factor is your baby’s demand. Breast size, let down, prenatal leakage, or colostrum does not determine the amount of milk you …

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Labor can be scary, especially for a first time expecting mom, but what if I told you it doesn’t have to be? I’ve created 10 extremely beneficial, natural birth tips that helped me and other moms I’ve shared this with along the way!  When I was pregnant with my son, I was blessed to have …

Natural Birth Tips: 10 Essential Tips on How to Prepare for a Natural Birth! Read More »

Choosing to homeschool your child is no small decision and requires careful planning, dedication, and support from both the parents and student involved. That includes preparing your child for graduation, college admissions, and obtaining a diploma. Obtaining a diploma through homeschooling can seem difficult for most homeschool moms, but it isn’t a hard as it …

How Do Homeschool Students Get A Diploma: A Helpful Guide to Obtaining Your Diploma Read More »

As a stay at home mom, you may be looking for ways to make extra money while keeping your family as the priority. You don’t have to sacrifice time with your kids or miss out on important events to bring in some extra cash. As a stay at home mom of many years, I’ve learned …

10 Unique Ways Stay At Home Moms Make Money From Home Read More »

As mothers, we often put the needs of our family before our own. This can lead to stress and exhaustion, resulting in a condition known as mom burnout. But should moms feel tired all the time? In this article, we will explore what mom burnout is and how to manage it so that you can …

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There are several gentle parenting misconceptions, the main one being that it is too soft or permissive and lacks structure or discipline. However, this is untrue. Gentle parenting emphasizes kindness and respect between parents and children, while still providing structure and boundaries when needed. Additionally, it encourages kindness, emotional awareness, autonomy, independence and self-regulation in …

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For most, being a stay at home mom can feel pretty lonely and isolated at times. There’s no doubt about it. While some may experience this less often than others, it’s still very common and normal to experience loneliness as a stay at home mom. In this blog post I’ll be sharing my own experience …

How To Overcome Loneliness As A Stay At Home Mom Plus 10 Tips Read More »

When it comes to parenting, every parent wants what is best for their child. As such, many parents want to make sure that they provide their children with all the love and support necessary for them to grow into healthy and successful adults. Often this can lead to parents worrying whether or not they’re spoiling …

Can You Spoil A Baby: The Honest Truth & How it Relates to Parenting Styles Read More »

If this is your first pregnancy, labor can be very unpredictable. Even if you’ve done this multiple times before, you may still feel nervous as the big day approaches. Knowing what to pack in your labor bag can help you to feel comfortable during your stay and ensure you have everything you need when your …

What To Pack In Your Labor Bag: Everything you’ll need, PLUS a 30 item checklist! Read More »

As Christian parents, we want to do what’s best for our kids. We want to teach them the principles of Christianity, and help them grow into well-rounded God fearing adults. But how do we know where to start? In this blog post, we’ll cover 10 of the most important Christian parenting principles that God has …

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If you’re like me, you sometimes long for fellowship with other believers. Especially when it comes to something as important as motherhood. But finding other Christian moms can be hard. Especially if you’re a homeschool mom. So how do you meet other Christian moms?  The best place to meet Christian moms is at church or …

Best Way To Meet Christian Moms: 12 Ways To Connect With Christian Moms, Inside the Church & Beyond Read More »

As Christian parents, we want to raise our children in a way that pleases God and reflects his Word in the Bible. One of the most important aspects of Christian parenting is discipline. In this blog post, we will discuss how to discipline your children with love and God’s Word using real life examples and …

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If you’re a mom, then you know that motherhood can be both rewarding and challenging. There are days when it feels like everything is going great, and other days when you feel like you’re barely holding on. But don’t worry, you’re not alone! Here are 10 tips on how to make motherhood easier on yourself. …

How to Make Motherhood Easier: 10 HIGHLY EFFECTIVE Tips & Strategies, PROVEN To Be Beneficial Read More »

Being a stay at home mom can be tough. Balancing the demands of motherhood with the need to take care of yourself can be a challenge. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted, especially when you are dealing with constant demands from your children and no break in sight. In this blog post, we …

12 Tips To Stay Motivated As A Stay At Home Mom: PLUS 10 Tips On How to Find Time for Yourself Read More »

As a stay at home mom sometimes you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, unfulfilled, or just plain tired. Know that you are not alone. It is common for stay at home moms to feel this way at some point (or even often). But it doesn’t have to be this way. It is possible to find …

How To Be A Happy Stay At Home Mom: Accepting The Role Of Motherhood Read More »

Did you know that children need stability in order to thrive? It’s true! In fact, family stability is one of the most important factors in a child’s life. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of family stability and how it can benefit children and parents alike! Family stability can be defined as …

Family Stability: 12 Reasons Why Children NEED Stability, PLUS 8 Ways To Promote Stability Read More »

Attachment parenting sleep training can be a great way to get your baby to sleep through the night, but it’s important to know the pros and cons before you decide if it’s right for you and your family. In this blog post, we will discuss what attachment parenting sleep training is, the pros and cons, …

Attachment Parenting Sleep Training: Breakdown, Plus 7 Helpful Tips Read More »

It’s a familiar scene: a child is acting out and the parent responds by spanking him or her. This form of discipline is used in many homes, but did you know that it can actually have negative effects on your child? In this blog post, we will discuss the negative effects of physical punishment. Physical …

Top Negative Effects of Physical Punishment and Discipline: 3 Better Options Read More »

It can be difficult to know how to discipline a child without resorting to physical punishment. Hitting a child may seem like the easiest or most instinctual way to get them to behave, based on our own upbringing, but there are better ways to set behavior boundaries, without hurting our children. In this post we’ll …

How to Discipline a Child Without Hitting: 5 Effective Methods Read More »

Biblical parenting is a lifestyle and religious belief, rather than a parenting style. However, there are ways that it can stand out and differ from other parenting styles. Christian parents who choose to raise their children in a way that is pleasing to God, do so by following biblical teachings on how to raise their …

Biblical Parenting: Nurturing Your Child’s Faith Read More »

What is a homemaker? A homemaker is someone who takes care of the home and manages the family’s affairs. But what does this mean exactly? What are the characteristics of a homemaker? What are their responsibilities? And how can you become one if you’re not already one? We’ll answer all of these questions and more …

What is a Homemaker: Characteristics, 20 Responsibilities, Tips, and Benefits Read More »

Have you ever wondered how your upbringing has affected the way you parent? Many factors including childhood trauma and conditioning can play a role in our parenting style. In this blog post, we’ll explore how these factors can impact our interactions with our children and ways to work through any difficulties that arise. By understanding …

How To Heal From Childhood Trauma and Conditioning: Effective Parenting Read More »

The best parenting style is the one that works best for your family. Every family is different, and what works for one family may not work for another. It’s important to find a parenting style that meets the needs of both the parents and the children. In this post we will discuss some of the …

The Best Parenting Style: Expert Opinion, Pros, Cons & Traits Read More »

Most parents want what is best for their children and strive to provide them with a safe and nurturing environment. However, sometimes parents can be too permissive with their children, resulting in harmful consequences. In this article, we will discuss what permissive parenting is, the effects it can have on children, and how to avoid …

Permissive Parenting: Permissive Parenting and Gentle Parenting are NOT the same Read More »

There is no, one right way to parent. However, some parenting styles have been shown to be more effective than others. One effective parenting styles is known as authoritative parenting. In this post, we will discuss what authoritative parenting is, and how it can benefit your child.  So, what exactly is authoritative parenting? Authoritative Parenting …

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Gentle parenting is a popular approach to child-rearing that focuses on positive reinforcement and gentle discipline techniques. Proponents of this style of parenting believe that it is more beneficial for children than traditional methods that rely on punishment and force. However, some experts believe that gentle parenting may be harmful to children’s development. In this …

Gentle Parenting: Is Gentle Parenting Harmful to Children Development Read More »

Some parents swear by gentle parenting techniques, while others think they are too soft and ineffective. So, what’s the truth? Are gentle parenting methods good for kids? In this post we will take a look at the pros and cons of this parenting style, as well as some statistics to help you make an informed …

Is Gentle Parenting Good: Pros, Cons and Statistics Read More »

Attachment parenting is a parenting style characterized by a close, empathetic, relationship between parent and child. Attachment parenting has been shown to have many benefits for both children and parents, including improved communication, greater bonding, and increased empathy. Here we will discuss the basics of attachment parenting, the benefits of attachment parenting, and some best …

Attachment Parenting: Basics, Benefits and Best Practices Read More »

Tantrums and meltdowns can be frustrating, for both parents and children. But with a little understanding and patience, it is possible to discipline without yelling or resorting to punishment. In this post, we’ll cover some strategies for managing tantrums and meltdowns in a gentle, constructive way. Gentle parenting discipline is all about setting boundaries and …

Gentle Parenting Discipline for Tantrums and Meltdowns: How to Stay Calm Read More »

The early years of a child’s life are crucial for their development. It is during this time, that they learn how to interact with the world around them and develop the skills they will need to succeed in life. Behaviorism emphasizes the study of observable behavior, with belief that all behavior is learned. In this …

Behaviorism in Child Development: Observe, Understand, Influence Read More »

Gentle parenting has been shown to be an effective parenting style for children of all ages. It helps children feel secure and loved, and encourages them to be independent and responsible. Gentle Parenting also promotes trust, communication, and cooperation between parent and child. In this article, we’ll be discussing what gentle parenting is, why it …

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