From One Mom To Another

I have found myself in the eternal battle between mother and toddler. If I say the color of a tomato is red, she says it is purple. I know better, yet somehow I have found myself sucked into this vortex of toddler world… “uh-uh”, “uh-huh”, “No, it’s not”, “Yes, it is”…Does anyone know what we […]

 Yesterday Aby spoke about establishing fresh routines and getting back in the habit. This is actually an exciting time for me. While I have enjoyed summer, the break from routine, I am also glad to get back to some normalcy and structure.  I love the fall, it is my absolute favorite time of year. A […]

I love Starbucks! It is my all time favorite place to go. If I need a break, or need a place to just sit and talk with a friend it is my first choice of meeting place. Why? Because Starbucks does not just sell coffee, they sell a feeling, a feeling of community.
The company knows […]

Have you ever found yourself telling your spouse or someone about something your child did that day and finding that they begin repeating the behavior even while you are discussing it? For example I tell my husband how cute it is that if I say we are going to music class Anna […]

Have you ever wondered about your personality, why you think so differently from your spouse? Even beyond the man/woman difference. Do you ever wish you could just figure out who you are and embrace it, instead of trying to be what others think you are?
Have you ever wondered what you would be […]

Have you ever heard yourself say “come on, come on, get busy, we have to hurry” Over and over and over? Then you find yourself losing your cool, getting frustrated, because your little one wants to “dilly-dally”. They are so easily distracted, and couldn’t care less about whether or not they get the job done.
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Have you ever gone to a job and they said “Ok, Mrs. So’n’So, go to work!” No explanation of the job description or expectations of your performance. This would be very frustrating right? Worse yet what if that same boss came in and yelled at you, or docked your pay, because certain tasks were not […]

Proverbs 22:6 says “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is grown he will not depart from it.”
Solomon by all standards was considered one of the wisest men who lived, so taking some tips from him may not be a bad idea. And if you have EVER been in […]

1SmartMom.com is all about “Creative Ideas, Tips, and Resources for Smart Moms Everywhere”. Well, once a week I feature another site that I have found inspiring, and think can help us all as moms, and women. This week I want to introduce Jill Koenig. I have heard her name many times, but never really knew […]

When correcting your child’s behavior, it is important to use a firm voice, or voice of authority. Below are Supernanny’s suggestions:

Avoid shouting across the room; instead, go to where the child is.
Remember to make eye contact with your child by getting down on their level. Do not intimidate him or her with your height. You […]