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No More Entitlement Monsters

Saturday, June 13th, 2015

I don’t think I am alone when I say that we are a family with too much stuff. No, it isn’t to hoarder status and most people visiting would say my house is “always tidy” but I know where my stuff resides: drawers, closets, shelves, hidey-holes, and storage areas. In my Simplicity Parenting workshops, we begin talking about decluttering and…

Day 9: Are We Connecting or Consuming?

Friday, April 9th, 2010

To parent today in these modern times requires a shield of armor. A shield of armor that is made up of our convictions, our opinions, and what we value. We are bombarded by the multi-billion dollar marketing campaigns that are committed to swaying us into buying more stuff. Our children are direct targets of this industry. Without a strong shield,…

Day 8: Create a Calm Environment

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

When I think about creating a more calm family life in my home, it makes sense to think about the environment. Here are 5 great tips to help you simplify your home space that you read more about here as well. 1. Make It Cozy – It’s especially important for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to have a space that allows…

Day 9: 12 Days to Stop Yelling

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Something that has significantly reduced my stress, which has reduced my mommy tantrums has been implementing the idea of Kim John Payne’s simplicity. It’s round 2 this week as I again go through the kids’ toys and clothes and get rid of things that they’ve outgrown, are broken, or just need to be stored and recycled for another day. With…

Day 8: 12 Days to Stop Yelling

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Today’s post is connected to our 12-Day Challenge to Stop Yelling. Obviously, it’s no secret that many parents resort to yelling because they believe their child is behaving inappropriately. If your child is behaving inappropriately, your child is communicating to you they are having a problem. Remember, “All behavior is communication.” Your child is making choices throughout her day. Some…

Love Letters

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

These are notes sent to me in response to my latest newsletter article, Confessions of a TV-Using Mom, from the Noble Mother community of mamas. Thanks, mamas!! *** Congratulations raelee! Being a TV-free family is great! We made the same descision when our first child was born, 8 years ago. We have never regretted it. We still have a small,…