Parenting and Motherhood

Parenting ideas to help raise kids and enjoy motherhood as your children grow.

  • Mom Spotlight: Daddy Dollars & Mommy Mart

    Just in time for Back-to-School, Carmela is here to share how she keeps her kids motivated throughout the school year.  She told me that the Dad Dollars and Mommy Mart reminded her of Summer Points.  She has four boys, ages 11, 10, 6 and 1.  Great for teaching responsibility and not nagging! Background I started […]

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  • Sticky Situations

    Looking for a great daily devotional to share with your elementary age kids?  Look no further than Sticky Situations!  This was specifically written for ages 6-10.  It covers everything from peer pressure, to serving others, to sibling rivalry, and handling money.  It also contains scripture references.  Good for 365 days of the year! I put […]

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  • Make the Most of Your Mothering – join MOPS or MOMSnext

    {Better Moms Make a Better World}   I can’t say enough about joining a MOPS or MOMSnext group in your area! If you are looking for encouragement, friendship, and support in your mothering journey then MOPS or MOMSnext are for you! I found: -hope -friends -a break (MOPS has childcare!!!!!! Need I say more?) -support […]

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  • Mom Spotlight: Math Superstars {free printable}

    Woot!  Woot!  Stacy is a huge fan of Math Superstars and incorporated it into Summer Points this year.  Both of her kids have been wildly successful with the program.  In fact, it’s her son’s favorite way to earn points! I’ve always called it Math Superstars, but the site I’m going to share with you calls […]

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  • Taking a Break from the Busy Kids

    I just returned from a weekend away – 3 days and 3 nights of heaven!  See why you must get out of town too:   Gaylord Opryland Why it is good for a mom to leave the nest          {for a little bit} 1.  You have a name other than mom. 2. […]

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  • Where Did I Go to Getaway?

    On a Mom Business Trip! The MOPS Convention! One of my favorite places to get recharged as a woman, mom, and leader is the MOPS {Mothers of Preschoolers} Convention.  No, I don’t have preschoolers anymore, but I do have kids!  I can’t say enough about being involved in a MOPS group when your kids are […]

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