Independence
How to Have a Family Money Meeting (Even with Young Kids)
One thing I know for sure - and you’ll hear me say over and over again is this: It’s never too early to start talking to your kids about money! I try to find spontaneous moments in my daily life where I can share with my kids about money. But, I try to teach them...
Kids Need Life Skills Now More Than Ever: How to Cook and Clean
Last week, I told you about my business peer who had sent her daughter off to college. Within a few weeks, she’d heard from her daughter who had thanked her for teaching her life skills like how to cook, clean, and do laundry. My kids aren't that old yet, but I know...
The Top 4 Values Kids Learn from a Family Chore System
Deciding whether or not to implement a chore system in your home can be tricky. There are many factors that may weigh on your decision as to if it is the right time for your family to get started with a chore system. Some things to consider are your kids ages,...
Bully Proofing Kids
When I was in elementary school, I was made fun of quite a bit because I looked and dressed differently. Thankfully it never went any further than name calling. But even with just that, those childhood memories are still ingrained in me. And I’m not the only one. It...
The Importance of Teaching Kids to Be Independent
Would you agree that kids tend to give up too easily? My kids sure do. Take my daughter and her homework for example. When she gets stuck on a problem, she gets really frustrated and whines about how she cannot figure it out. She ends up sitting there,...
How to Train Your Kids to Do Their Own Laundry
Part of being a good parent is teaching your kids to be self-sufficient and responsible. And part of that means doing your own laundry. Getting my kids to do their own laundry has been a huge time saver for us! The earlier you can get this routine implemented with...
3 Life Skills Every Child Should Be Taught
Our kids are learning and getting skilled at so much in school these days. I’m surprised sometimes at what they learn at their age! But there are three areas of life I’m sure we can all agree we wish we had learned in school—cleaning, cooking, and budgeting. These...
Promote Confidence in Your Kids
If you ask any parent what they want for their kids, odds are the answer will be for them to be happy and successful in life. One of the key components to happiness and success is confidence. When your child is confident, they'll be able to go out and conquer the...
6 Easy Laundry Hacks
It may not be the most hated chore in the household (that’s reserved for that pile of dirty dishes in the sink), but laundry can be a pain in the neck. It’s not the actual washing and drying that’s difficult—it’s the folding and putting away that can drive you crazy,...
Insights On the Helicopter Parent Movement
Are you a helicopter parent to your kids? A lot of moms nowadays identify as a helicopter parent because they want to keep their kids safe. You may sometimes restrict your kids’ movement to ensure their safety, but this doesn’t always equate to helicopter...