Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash What are you doing for YOU this summer? School is almost out for the summer, and as parents, we plan camps and fun for our kiddos, but forget about ourselves. Don’t overbook yourself with too many kid activities that you forget about yourself. Trust me; you will kick yourself and be beyond annoyed … [Read more…]
Photo by Les Anderson on Unsplash School is almost out for the summer. I don’t know about you, but this mama is ready. This school year has been the toughest for our kids for sure. Not because of the school work itself, but for the social aspect of life. Trust me. I will do a blog post about … [Read more…]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 1 Natural Way, a TRICARE breast pump provider. All opinions are entirely my own. Being a military spouse has its challenges when it comes to meeting and making friendships. Add having babies to the mix and boy oh boy. As a military family, … [Read more…]
It’s ok to be proud of yourself and shout it from the mountain tops! Don’t feel that you should be ashamed of your accomplishments (no matter how small or large) or where you came from. We tell our kids to be proud of themselves, but do we realize how much they mimic us? That’s right! … [Read more…]
One of my favorite things about being a father is watching my son’s personality and sense of self develop. The kid has a great sense of humor and is constantly developing new skills. Unfortunately, as kids grow more into themselves, they also try to dictate their own will more often, even if that “will” involves … [Read more…]
What is education? I know this seems like a strange question for some, but I think it’s important to discuss and ensure you know where I’m coming from for future posts. What Is Education When I speak of education, I speak from the meaning of an enlightening moment and gaining knowledge to help one succeed … [Read more…]
Dear people, this is new and out of my comfort zone. But when you know you’ve been pushed along to share your story you must obey and do so. So here goes…. I hope this starts a new conversation between you and I. I hope it helps with opening discussion amongst neighbors, co-workers, family, and … [Read more…]
I scream, you scream, we all scream “IT’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL time!” Yes, I love summer vacation and being home with the kiddos, but I also love when everyone packs up and heads out the door for a few hours each day. Carlos and I can sit quietly on the couch without hearing, “Mommy, she’s talking to … [Read more…]
I decided to ask my children to define self-esteem. My middle daughter replied, “It has to do with bullying.” My eldest replied, “confidence, being ok with self, loving yourself.” My youngest replied, “hmmmm….something to do with plants. You know, they have stems!” I immediately began rubbing and shaking my head. Being the mommy I am, … [Read more…]
A well balanced diet is vital to promoting healthy growth and strong physical health in children, of course. But did you know that proper nutrition has a profound effect on your child’s mental health as well? (Just refer to this article on the link between nutrition and mental health.) Proper nutrition can affect your child’s … [Read more…]