• I’m Through! What Can I Do? books

    Every so often I talk to a mom who is concerned that her child will be “bored” (that word is for a whole new post) at school.  In a classroom of 24+ students it is difficult for a teacher to individualize all assignments. Many parents want to go into the classroom and ask how the […]

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  • Chore Chart Ideas

    To see how to make these into DIY dry-erase chore charts click here It’s time to bring our Chore Chart back out!  I’ve been flying by the seat of my pants for chores this summer.  Until I realized that my kids were only doing what I asked them (good), but not helping with the maintenance […]

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  • Mom Spotlight: Small Steps = Big Results!

    Christi is a fun mom to 4 girls ages ( 2, 2, 5, 7 ).  She attended my June workshop on Motivating Your Child Through the Summer.  Christi wanted to start, but needed to start small.  Her first job was to limit the TV her girls were watching.  It was fun to check back in with […]

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  • Mom Spotlight: Modeling Quiet Time With Your Child {Daily Devotions}

      Laura and I became friends through MOMSnext.  It’s so fun to have a fellow teacher share what she is doing with her daughter! Laura started working with her daughter this summer on a daily quiet time that involved reading a devotional book.  Laura decided to offer 50 points for each week completed.  Woo hoo!  That’s a […]

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  • Summer Fun on a Budget – good for all ages

    Go mom – you’re halfway through summer and need some activities to fill in the last few days? Use things you already have:Photo Scavenger Hunt click hereMy sister said she did this while waiting for an orchestra to start with her kids – how fun! Camp for Toys click hereThis is awesome!  Reminds me of […]

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  • Bonus Points!

    I know many of your are on a roll with Summer Points right now!  Way to go mom… I mean kids!! Have your kids hit a lull in earning points?  It’s time for Bonus Points!  Choose the areas you’d most like to see improvement and start there. Here’s what we’re doing…. We have two areas […]

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