Tag: Parenting
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Things You Need to Hear when You’re Raising Little Kids
With a three year old, two year old, and newborn, I really need to hear some of the things in this post. So if no one else is telling you these things, take it from me–your fellow mama.
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Tips for Two under Two
Our kids are 18 months apart. They are now 3 years and 18 months old and it is a pretty fun season. They are so sweet to each other, often giving hugs and kisses. And they are starting to play together well. It is so sweet to watch their bond develop. Things are pretty smooth…
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My Favorite Podcasts
I love listening to a good podcast when I’m cleaning, cooking, or driving. These are some of my favorites! Finding Joy in Your Home by Jami Balmet. This podcast consists of “deep theological discussions blended with thoroughly practical application!” Jami covers a wide range of topics from home management to marriage to parenting to traveling…
Purposeful Mama 