Parenthood

The Harried Parent’s Survival Guide to Christmas Break

by Rhonda | Dec 16, 2016 | Parenthood

Solutions for eating, drinking, and being merry (while the kids are home for the holidays).

Dear Mama, What to Try When You Feel Like Melting Down

by Rhonda | Sep 15, 2016 | Parenthood, Faith, Uncategorized

Sometimes, it's the children who have meltdowns. Sometimes, it's the parent. And on some days, everyone's taking their turn and joining the chorus that feeds a bad cycle that turns in to a bad morning that we allow to turn into a bad day. Derailing a Bad Day One one...

How to Make a Portfolio for School Papers and Artwork

by Rhonda | Sep 6, 2016 | Uncategorized, Parenthood

A cool, child-designed portfolio for only those school papers and artwork you want to keep.

How to Gather School Supplies Without Losing Your Mind (and Skip the Tax-Free Holiday Mayhem)

by Rhonda | Jul 19, 2016 | Uncategorized, Parenthood

Skip the sales tax holiday madness with these 7 shopping tips for getting school supplies.

How to Establish a Regular Quiet Time with Children

by Rhonda | Jun 14, 2016 | Parenthood

Call it a quiet time. Call it downtime. Call it a siesta. It's good for children to take a break from the crowd and entertain themselves. Use a Family Quiet Time for All the Seasons My work from home and at home as a freelancer, mom, and house manager means jobs—both...

51 Chore Ideas for Young Children

by Rhonda | Apr 12, 2016 | Parenthood

Do you spring clean? Neither do I. How about clean when the kids go back to school? I do some, but I've passed on a bunch of work to the kids. I Wrote About Chores Several years ago, I had a good time writing a long list of chores for young children for a...