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  • When Your Child is Afraid of the Dark

    When Your Child is Afraid of the Dark

    The last couple months, our almost four year old son has started saying he is afraid of the dark. Below are some of the strategies we are using to help him cope with this fear: Memorize Psalm 4:8 – This verse says, “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell…

    Adalee Jones

    June 1, 2023
    Parenting, Toddlers
    bedtime, boogie man, fear of the dark, memorization, monsters, nightlights, nightmares, nightwakings, prayer, room sharing, shadows
  • Practicing Hospitality When You Have Little Kids

    Practicing Hospitality When You Have Little Kids

    In 1 Peter 4:9, we are called to “practice hospitality to one another without grumbling.” I love hosting family get togethers or having friends over for dinner, but it has definitely gotten harder since having kids. Below are some things that I have found helpful to continue practicing hospitality even in the midst of these…

    Adalee Jones

    May 22, 2023
    Family Fun
    hospitality, practicing hospitality, get togethers, hosting, meals
  • Songs for Music Time with Kids

    Songs for Music Time with Kids

    Music and movement is good for kids for so many reasons. Not only is it just a fun activity that most kids enjoy, but it can help them practice taking turns or sharing if instruments are involved. It can help in expressing creativity and problem solving skills as well as following instructions. Here are some…

    Adalee Jones

    May 16, 2023
    Family Fun, Toddlers
    dance, music and movement, music time, musical instruments, musical play, songs, toddler time, Toddlers
  • How I am Managing Life with Two Toddlers and a Newborn

    How I am Managing Life with Two Toddlers and a Newborn

    To say that adding a third child to our family was an adjustment would be an understatement. Our oldest is not even 4 yet and we have a 2 year old and now a 3 month old. Our house has definitely gotten more crazy these past couple months. Our older two have become more clingy…

    Adalee Jones

    May 7, 2023
    Babies, Parenting, Toddlers
    baby, babywearing, naptime, Postpartum, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, quiet time, three three and under, time management, Toddlers
  • Quiet Time Activities

    Quiet Time Activities

    We recently started quiet time with our son. He is almost four and only recently stopped napping. Since we have a newborn, I really need the downtime that naptimes provided. For about an hour and a half, he plays quietly in his room while his sisters nap. Visit this post on how we went about…

    Adalee Jones

    May 2, 2023
    Parenting, Toddlers
    blocks, bristle blocks, coloring, dolls, duplos, legos, Lincoln logs, megablocks, nap time, quiet time, rest time, stickers, Toddlers, trucks and cars
  • How to Start Quiet Time with a Toddler who is No Longer Napping

    How to Start Quiet Time with a Toddler who is No Longer Napping

    With three kids so close in age, I need some time during the day to rest or to catch up on stuff if needed. Our oldest (almost four) recently stopped napping so we are establishing a quiet time in his room so that I still have some time to myself every day without resorting to…

    Adalee Jones

    April 26, 2023
    Parenting, Toddlers
    blocks, coloring, hatch light, lacing cards, nap time, Parenting, quiet time, relax, rest time, stickers, Toddlers
  • Confession: I am an angry mom

    Confession: I am an angry mom

    The people who know me would probably be surprised. I am a quiet usually very patient person, and I don’t get angry easily …except at my kids apparently. Usually it starts out small. One of the kids made a mess at the table and there are crumbs everywhere. I feel the seed of irritability take…

    Adalee Jones

    April 18, 2023
    Parenting
    anger, angry mom, emotions, irritability, motherhood, outbursts of anger, Parenting
  • Toddler Approved Healthy Snacks

    Toddler Approved Healthy Snacks

    My kids love snacks. They usually have an afternoon snack every day as well as a snack before bed. And if we’re going to be out for long I always make sure to bring a snack as well. Since they are having so many snacks throughout the day, I have made it my goal to…

    Adalee Jones

    April 13, 2023
    Favorite Products, Toddlers
    artificial dyes, artificial sweetners, healthy eating, healthy snacks, high fructose corn syrup, no dyes, no HFCS, snack ideas, toddler food
  • How I Get out of the House with a Baby and Two Toddlers

    How I Get out of the House with a Baby and Two Toddlers

    I have found that our two toddlers get stir crazy and are more likely to act out if we stay home all week. I try to get out two or three times a week with all three kids. We usually run errands one morning, go to our Bible study one morning, and go to story…

    Adalee Jones

    April 7, 2023
    Babies, Parenting, Toddlers
    Babies, babywear, bible study, diaper bag, errands, Parenting, preparation, stir crazy, storytime, Toddlers
  • Easter Egg Filler Ideas

    Easter Egg Filler Ideas

    We started doing Easter egg hunts with the kids last year and I plan to do it every year with them. We tend to have a family get together on Easter Sunday so I may not always do it on Easter. I think last year I did it the day before. Last year I just…

    Adalee Jones

    April 3, 2023
    Family Fun, Toddlers
    Easter egg fillers, Easter egg hunt, Easter egg ideas, Easter eggs, Easter Sunday, Family Fun, Resurrection Sunday
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