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The Secret Trick CEO’s use that’ll help you be a more patient parent

There are times when I’m driving my kids to dance and I want to scream.

Something about the traffic, mixed with the end of the day and oh yeah…

They’re fighting in the backseat.

“STOP IT SISSY!!!”
“I was just asking you a question (a very pointed, “why don’t you know the answer to this? Are you stupid?” question)
“I SAID STOP”

At this point, I either start talking to myself or my knuckles turn white because I’m gripping the steering wheel too hard.

We’re all stuck in a car together. I can’t escape. What do I do?

Kid Behavior | Parenting

The ONE tip You Haven’t Tried to Stop Whining from your KIDS

Do your kids whine?

Does the whining make your head hurt? Do you want to dig a tunnel through your kitchen floor and burrow inside until the whining stops?

Me too.

Kid Behavior | Parenting

Kids bored? Use this magic phrase

Why do we feel so guilty when our kids say they’re bored?

I’m typing on my computer when my son wanders into the office.

“Mom, I’m bored.”

Immediately, I clench up. My gosh, I shouldn’t be working this much. Why don’t I have something for him to do?

Inspiration | Parenting

2 Steps to Calm your inner Angry Mom

I lost it. I broke down sobbing, stomped down the stairs, slammed the guest room door and buried my head under a pillow.

I wish I could say this an old tale – like from my teenage years. But no, it happened last weekend.

Let me explain.

Food | Inspiration | Kid Behavior | Parenting

Stop Meal Planning! Have your kids do it instead.

Meal planning for picky eater is frustrating! This teaches your picky child how to plan healthy meals that they will actually eat.

Inspiration | Parenting

How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids When Angry

It’s the fifth time your son has whined this morning.

The screeching sounds causes every single muscle in your neck to tighten. Your head feels dizzy. Seriously, whining kids could’ve been a form of medieval torture.

You take a deep breath and let it out.

You will not yell.
You will not yell.
You will not yell.

Inspiration | Parenting

Is this why you yell at your kids?

I stood there at the kitchen sink ready to scream.

My five-year-old son refused anything I suggested.

“Argh!!!!,” he cried as he flung himself down on the couch.

And me, oh I would do anything to get the screaming to stop.

Inspiration | Parenting

How to Say NO to Protect Your Goals

Ever feel like you need to honor every request from your kids? They’re only young once that little voice says, of course, you should WANT to spend every minute with them. But, saying YES only makes you feel burnt out and resentful.

Here’s the fix.

Kids Activities | Parenting

The Simple Way To Teach Kids the Real Meaning of Memorial Day

Do your kids look at Memorial Day as just a day off?

We have BBQ’s and swim parties. We gather with friends. But, you’ve never discussed the real meaning of the holiday with them…

Yes? I admit. I did too.

And I did it with a bit of guilt.

That’s why I’m so excited to partner with USAA for this post to show you how easy it can be to teach kids about Memorial Day.

Kids Activities | Parenting

3 Steps to Never-Ending Summer Activities for Older Kids

Ever wish summer wasn’t such a big stressor? That you, as a parent, didn’t have to worry about creating a summer schedule or organizing activities for your older kids?

You roamed free every summer. You woke up when you wanted to. Maybe you swam for a summer swim team. Then, you watched a little TV and read book after book. Babysitters Club, R.L. Stine – you finished full series.

Your parents didn’t seem stressed about entertaining you every minute of every day. We knew how to entertain ourselves.

Why don’t our kids know how to do that?

One reason: They don’t know how.