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Parenting With Presence

A wise friend of mine told me a child is like the moon, they reflect the light in their universe. This analogy has always stuck with me. Our children echo our parenting style, our religious beliefs, our outlook on life, our creativity, and our curiosity. Below you'll find inspiring ideas & tips on raising a family in today's chaotic world.

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    How to Have the BEST Family Movie Night EVER (+5 Sweet Popcorn Recipes!)
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  • Family Game Night Ideas: Tips For a Fun & Stress-Free Evening
  • A young girl still smiling after losing a game of memory matching.
    Learning To Lose With The Game Memory Matching
  • Two woman sitting on the sidewalk talking about turning 40.
    5 Brutally Honest Things Every Woman Turning 40 Should Know
  • Practicing being an introvert's mama.
    Practicing Being an Introvert's Mama
  • Teaching Your Child To Respect Alone Time In An Extrovert's World
  • A collection of twelve addictive, page-turning, must keep reading book series for teens.
    12 Addictive Reads: The Best Book Series For Teens
  • How to Ensure Your Tween ROCKS the First Day of Middle School: Know what to wear on the first day ahead of time. If you’re daughter is like mine, she’ll likely have this picked out a week in advance. Recommend she picks a secondary outfit, “just incase she isn’t feeling it” on the first day. It is always good to have a back-up plan. *Great list of back-to-school tips for tweens
    How to Ensure Your Tween ROCKS the First Day of Middle School
  • 7 Tips for Raising a Little Fish
    7 Ways To Ensure Your Kids LOVE Swimming Lessons
  • How to Score Some Romantic One-on-One Time Away on a FAMILY Vacation *Great travel post for parents
    Losing You: What No One Tells You About Becoming a Mother
  • A young girl on an iPad during screentime at her home.
    How To Limit Screen Time For Kids Through Self Regulation
  • 5 Tips For An Unforgettable Day At The Beach
  • 75 family friendly activities for kids for Screen-Free Week
    Screen-Free Week Printable: 75 Fun Family Activities!
  • Enough — 6 Things Kids REALLY Need
  • 5 Tips For a Lifetime of Yes Moments
  • 10 Tips for Donating Toys to Hospitals (AND Getting Your Kids Involved) *LOve these suggestions!
    7 Helpful Tips for Donating Toys to Children's Hospitals (And Getting Your Kids Involved!)
  • I just need 1-minute of silence, so I don't lose my mind
  • One Powerful Way to Lower your Daughter’s Anxiety in our Fast Paced World - When pressure, expectations, and stress make your daughter’s world start spinning a little too fast, this is one powerful way to guide her back toward inner calm, peace, and stillness. Below are three ways mindfulness for teens is pivotal during these transition years. #parenting #minfulness #teens *Love this post!
    One Powerful Way to Lower your Daughter’s Anxiety in our Fast-Paced World
  • How you answer this loaded question can empower — or completely crush — your child’s spirit. This is a must-read...
    How to Ensure You Don't Botch the "Is Santa Real?" Conversation
  • 5 Tips for Getting Kids to WILLINGLY Donate Toys
    5 Steps To Getting Kids to WILLINGLY Donate Toys
  • When Life Feels Too Hard and Heavy
  • Printable Kids Lunchbox Notes: Over 50 Lunchbox Jokes for Kids #lunchideas #lunchbox #jokes #kidsjokes #lunchboxjokes *My kids are going to love these silly lunchbox jokes
    FREE Printable — 50 Lunchbox Jokes For Kids
  • How to handle virtual learning— and not go stir crazy
  • FREE PRINTABLE: Would You Rather? (For When Your Mind is Blank)
  • Stop Motion Animation for Kids: A super-simple tutorial for children *This is so cool. Love this 3D pirate ship puzzle they used in their project.
    Stop Motion Animation for KIDS!
  • The Best Teen Movies On Netflix To Watch With Your Daughter
  • 10 Things Every Mom Needs to Know
  • The Joys of Childhood — Badlands National Park, South Dakota
  • Make Math Cool: Learning the Equations Behind Pixar Movies With Khan Academy
  • 15 FREE Education Tools For Middle & High School Kids During School Closings
  • 20 Education Companies Offering FREE K-6 Subscriptions Due To School Closings
  • Moving Forward Beyond Family Goals
  • 3 Simple Smoothie Recipes: Spring Sunshine in a Glass
  • Super Secret Puppy Chow Recipe *My kids love this...
    3 Big Life Lessons + Super Secret Puppy Chow Recipe
  • Stop Sibling Fighting: How to End (Ok, Ok, Ok... *Fine*) "Improve" the Relationship Between Bickering Sisters
    How to Easily Stop Sibling Fighting (And Keep Things Sweet!)
  • How-to Enjoy Kid-Free Yoga - Great tip that allows you a full adult yoga session, but ensures your kiddo is happy too... *This is brilliant
    The Secret To Uninterrupted, Kid-Free Yoga WHILE Your Kids Are Home
  • How-to Enjoy Kid-Free Yoga - Great tip that allows you a full adult yoga session, but ensures your kiddo is happy too... *This is brilliant
    3 Super-Fun Yet Calming Yoga Opportunities for Kids
  • Foster Your Child's Ability to Concentrate
  • Summer Discovery: A Plethora of Science Inspiration for Kids + Parents
    Educational YouTube Channels: 7 Places to Find Science Videos for Kids!

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