Posted November 20, 2023
Over the last 17 years of parenting, I have found that many of our conversations about punishments also revolve around the idea of rights vs. privileges. For example, when Cowkids aren’t using their tech appropriately…like sneaking it after they’ve been told their time is up, we have to explain that… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted September 19, 2023
You can’t make them all. Every school party, every concert, every game or tournament, or after-school event…you can’t make them all. You can’t make them all, and that’s okay. Over the years, I have often had to repeat this mama mantra to myself. First, as a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) when… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted April 25, 2022
It wasn’t supposed to be me. Standing on the edge, watching my son wrestle…hearing him scream, and seeing my husband rush to him. It wasn’t supposed to be me. Kneeling on the wrestling mat, listening to the medic ask my son if he could move his fingers. It wasn’t supposed… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting, Prairie Life
Posted April 15, 2016
We don’t negotiate with terrorists OR What to do when your child is throwing tantrums. A lot of my friends and I have children the same age. This is wonderful for many reasons. Not only do our children always have someone to play with but, we know houses will be… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted November 20, 2015
I have always said that nothing knocks you to your knees like being a parent…and these past few weeks I feel like I’ve been on my knees more often then I’ve been standing. It’s pretty much common knowledge that “the terrible two’s” is actually completely inaccurate. Anyone that has a… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens