As wives, mothers, women, and human beings on this Earth, we are not born with a full set of instructions. We do not know the right way to do everything from the outset of our life, and we shouldn’t expect more from ourselves than to do the best with what we are given.

This was one of the thousands of times in our lives in which my husband turned to me and said, “It’s a glamorous life we lead, isn’t it?” For those who need proof of the glamour of being a mom, read on as I present my recent evidence!

Soothing a baby suffering from colic is not an easy task. When a crying baby refuses to settle down even after many attempts from the parents, it can be very frustrating and traumatic.

Once you have become a mom, it very difficult to find time for yourself. You get busy with the challenges of motherhood, while managing household chores. Finding time for moms is a difficult but with a little time management tactics you will be able to manage it.

This morning I read the book Guide to Pirate Parenting: Why you Should Raise Your Kids As Pirates, and 101 Tips on How to Do It by Tim Bete. If you’ve heard of this book around the parenting circles or been thinking of buying it, here’s the rundown.

Who’s up for taking a parenting quiz?  I just took the “What’s Your Edu-Parent Style” quiz which helps to gauge what your parenting style is when it comes to helping your kids learn (this is especially good to know about yourself when your kids are in kindergarten-2nd grade and learning habits are starting to emerge).
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This guide tells how to get things done once you have a baby (or babies) in the house. It is written for both men and women, new parents and seasoned parents alike. The links and photos throughout this guide will let you look at the mentioned items at Amazon, so you can see exactly what the guide is referring to. You’re never too far into parenting to take back control of your time and your life, so start today!

13 Fun Free Things to Do With Your Kids This Summer

1. Blow bubbles (string and dish soap make tons of fun!).
2. Build a blanket fort in the living room.
3. Climb a tree.
4. Go on an adventure walk around your neighborhood. Take a camera and toy binoculars with you for full impact.
5. Start rock collecting. [...]

If you missed the first three installments of Scaling Down the Homework, you should read them before continuing down the page.
Scaling Down the Homework (Part 1)
Scaling Down the Homework (Part 2)
Scaling Down the Homework (Part 3)

How do you motivate a “moving away from” child in a positive way? What is the proper approach to homework [...]

Homework is a very personal and sensitive topic, and most parents have their opinion on what is appropriate: what subjects, how much, due dates, and more. If you missed the first two installments of Scaling Down the Homework, you should read them before continuing down the page.
Scaling Down the Homework (Part 1)
Scaling Down the Homework [...]