When I put my kids in our vehicle, I sometimes get questions or comments from friends and family members about my 3-year-old. “Isn’t she a little big to be in that car seat?” “She doesn’t look very comfortable.” “Wouldn’t she rather be facing the front so she can see better?” Folks ask these questions because my 3-year-old is … [Read more...] about Is it Truly Beneficial for Kids to Stay in Rear-Facing Car Seats for so Long?
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16 Bible Verses to Encourage Moms
All moms need encouragement. It doesn’t matter if her kids are young or grown and it doesn’t matter if she has one kid or a dozen. Each and every mom you know could use a few words of encouragement! One powerful way to provide encouragement is to share words from Scripture. The Bible has many encouraging things to say to moms. I’ve … [Read more...] about 16 Bible Verses to Encourage Moms
Why Minivans are Really Cool Vehicles
A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I reached a new milestone in our lives as parents: We purchased a minivan. Many couples shudder at the thought of driving a minivan. In fact, just a couple of days before we purchased our van, I saw this bumper sticker on a minivan parked in the grocery store parking lot. I’ll concede that they … [Read more...] about Why Minivans are Really Cool Vehicles
Kid-Friendly Soft Taco Fold
If you have young kids in your house, then chances are that mealtimes tend to be messy. Of course, some meals are messier than others. One of these meals is tacos. No, tacos aren’t messy in the same way that spaghetti in marinara sauce is messy, but the taco fillings tend to get all over the place. As soon as a child picks up a taco and puts … [Read more...] about Kid-Friendly Soft Taco Fold
5 Tips for Eating Out with Young Kids
A few weeks ago, a complete stranger stopped by my family’s table at a restaurant and asked me how I get my kids to behave so well in public. I was completely taken aback by the question! In fact, I had a hard time formulating an answer on the spot. I was inwardly cheering. Parenting is hard work. I sometimes feel like I’m a hamster on … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Eating Out with Young Kids
Rest Time Toys for Kids Who’ve Stopped Napping
Last week I detailed why and how I instituted a rest time when my oldest child stopped napping. Toys are a key part of this rest time. My preschooler doesn’t have to sleep during rest time, but she does have to sit on her bed in her dimly lit room. As she sits there and relaxes, she may read books or play quietly with rest time toys. In … [Read more...] about Rest Time Toys for Kids Who’ve Stopped Napping
How to Institute a Rest Time When Young Kids Stop Napping
Around the age of 3 or 4 years, most kids stop taking an afternoon nap. The cessation of naps is often difficult on kids and on their parents. It’s difficult for kids because many of them aren’t ready to give up the nap entirely. They may not need a long nap, but they still need a brief period of sleep or a time of quiet rest (while … [Read more...] about How to Institute a Rest Time When Young Kids Stop Napping
16 Easy, Nutritious, and Kid-Friendly Lunch Ideas
It’s often difficult for me to get a nutritious meal on the table for lunch. I don’t always have a lot of time to dedicate to preparing lunch. When I do have plenty of time, I’m often distracted because I have two young kids vying for my attention. A few weeks ago, I began searching for easy and nutritious lunch ideas. Here are 16 of the … [Read more...] about 16 Easy, Nutritious, and Kid-Friendly Lunch Ideas
