Do You Have Shiny Parenting Syndrome?  Find the Cure Here!
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Do You Have Shiny Parenting Syndrome? Find the Cure Here!

With all of the parenting information that you have access to, it is super easy to acquire Shiny Parenting Syndrom (SPS).  [By the way, I’m thinking I coined this term taken from shiny object syndrome in the business world.]  Shiny Parenting Syndrome Defined Shiny Parenting Syndrome is when you are constantly trying the latest and greatest techniques and…

4 Simple But Effective Ways for Connecting With Your Child
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4 Simple But Effective Ways for Connecting With Your Child

Do you ever wonder why your child doesn’t listen to your instructions? What if I told you it is possible for them to listen the first time you speak.  It is possible for you to build a strong bond with your child. Connecting with your child has to be a priority.  Your children, like adults, don’t care…

The Importance of Repetitive Family Vacation Destinations
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The Importance of Repetitive Family Vacation Destinations

My ex-neighbors go on a family vacation to Disney 2 and 3 times a year. I just couldn’t understand it when they told me what they do. “Why would they want to spend all this time and money on multiple vacations to Disney in a year when there are so many marvelous places to see…

The Pros and Cons Of Co-Sleeping With Your Child
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The Pros and Cons Of Co-Sleeping With Your Child

I slept with my parents until I moved out of the house. I’m joking, but I slept with them well into elementary school.  I never even realized co-sleeping with your children was controversial until I was pregnant and reading as much baby information as I could possibly digest. My Childhood Co-Sleeping Experience I still remember it…

Making FUN a Part of Your Family Culture! My Interview
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Making FUN a Part of Your Family Culture! My Interview

While researching for Family Traditions: They’re Well Worth The Effort – What Are Yours? I quickly noticed that family culture had become a huge buzz in the parenting blog world. It is for good reason. This helps children feel a sense of security and belonging and makes the family unit something to be proud of. Your family culture…

To Spank or Not to Spank? The Decision We Made and How We Made It
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To Spank or Not to Spank? The Decision We Made and How We Made It

My Roots in Spanking Spanking has always been something that I accepted as a way to raise a kid because that’s what the people I grew up around did.  It’s just the way it was. My aunts and uncles spanked our cousins. The public school I attended gave “pops”.  Most people in our community thought nothing…

105 Ways to Make Your Kids Laugh: Laughter Is The Best Medicine
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105 Ways to Make Your Kids Laugh: Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Do you enjoy seeing your child throw their head back and let out a deep belly contagious laugh? Wouldn’t it be great if you could get your child to laugh as often as you wanted them to?  I’ll show you ways to make your kids laugh, so you can connect with them and make wonderful…

6 Commonalities in the Parenting Of Billionaires
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6 Commonalities in the Parenting Of Billionaires

Have you ever wondered about the parenting of billionaires?  I mean who raises these people? One day I thought about men who were or are mind-blowingly successful in their careers.  Not only are they very successful, but they are exceptionally happy with their job positions. Men who go for their dreams and do what no…

Learn From the Mega-Mistake I Made During Hurricane Harvey
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Learn From the Mega-Mistake I Made During Hurricane Harvey

I rarely watch TV except for football. No news- nothing.  I really wouldn’t care if we didn’t have a TV.  Every once in a few years, an emergency situation occurs.  I am glued to the TV for around 3 days. For example, the fall of the Aggie Bonfire was on my screen until I needed counseling.  I…