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Talking to Children About COVID-19

March 24, 2020 by Emily Leave a Comment

Never in your lifetime did you think that you would experience a global pandemic such as COVID-19. One day, all seemed normal in your world, and overnight:   School was cancelled indefinitely  The grocery store shelves were empty, and  You‘ve been asked to work your full-time job from home while also responding to, “Mommy, can you help me…?” every 5 minutes.   Your life was turned […]

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Improving Kids’ Attention Span with Fun, Simple Activities

May 31, 2017 by Emily 1 Comment

Perhaps you’ve noticed recently, as you watch (and dare I say, compare) your child to other children his age, that your child’s attention span isn’t quite up to par with the attention span of other kids his age. You might be afraid to say anything about it, for fear that telling anyone about your concerns […]

Filed Under: Attention Tagged With: ADHD, Attention span, impulse-control, parenting

Thank You Letter to the Under-Appreciated Teacher

June 2, 2016 by Emily Leave a Comment

This week is the last week of school in my hometown of Sioux Falls, SD and after spending the last school year in and out of schools in the district, I decided to write a letter to these teachers to let them know that I’m grateful for the work they do, day after day, even […]

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Is Following the Rules as Important as We Make It?

April 18, 2016 by Emily 1 Comment

Last week, I went to one of those coffee and canvas events. These events—especially the variety involving wine—are very popular in the Midwest right now. But I had never been to one. Nope. I avoided them like the plague. Why? Well that’s easy… I’m the worst artist anyone could ever imagine! Sure, I can draw […]

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What Online Parenting Advice Can You Trust?

April 5, 2016 by Emily Leave a Comment

Have you ever sought out an answer to a parenting question on Dr. Google? If you have, you know that there’s A LOT of parenting advice out there. Some of it is great and comes from people with the education and/or experience to actually talk about the topic with some authority. Some of it is […]

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Can I Do What I Ask Kids To Do?

March 28, 2016 by Emily Leave a Comment

During my childhood, I was a very respectful child. I was the student that all teachers loved. I was the friend whom all moms wanted their kids to have. I was the kid that all adults appreciated. How did I become this kid? I don’t give the credit to myself; I give full credit to […]

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The Busy Parent’s Guide to Making the Most Out of Teachable Moments

March 22, 2016 by Emily Leave a Comment

One of the qualities I love most about my family is our ability to find a way to play no matter where we’re at. As children, my cousins and I spent our childhoods making up games and activities like ball tag, escape in the dark, and of course the combination of the two, ball tag […]

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How Helpful Advice Can Turn into Mom Bashing

March 14, 2016 by Emily Leave a Comment

There are plenty of parent shamers out there. But I don’t want to be one of them! So much of what I write about in my blog is about helping busy parents to gather the information they need to make informed parenting decisions. It comes from a good place in my heart, with hope that […]

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Surviving Divorce with Children

March 7, 2016 by Emily Leave a Comment

Divorce is difficult. It’s tough for you as the spouse, whether you’re struggling to get away from your spouse or desperately trying to keep the relationship intact. It’s hard on mutual friends and extended family, who now have to figure out where they fit in with you and your ex-spouse, sometimes resulting in an obligatory […]

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The Truth About Complying with Authority

February 29, 2016 by Emily Leave a Comment

Adults want kids to listen to directions, show respect towards adults and comply with authority. Respect for authority and compliance with the rules established by those in positions of authority are the most popular expectations from adults that I’ve come across in my life, and it is consistent between parents and non-parents alike. Adults want […]

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