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An Alternative to Incentives with Chore Charts

When it comes to getting the chores done, it seems a no-brainer to first resort to the chore charts. It gets our children to get the jobs done with a sticker as an incentive. But are they really effective? Or are they only working only because of the ... Read More

The Parent/Teen Relationship

The Parent/Teen RelationshipHaving a lot of children and meeting all of their needs is definitely a challenge.  Having three of them teenagers, adds even more of a challenge.  One of the components to having a home that thrives is having ... Read More

Bento Meals with a Twist

Bento Meals with a Twist!Japanese boxed lunches are called bento or obento. These meals are all the rage in Japan where mothers think of them as an expression of love for their children. I found this fun site called Muffin Tin Mom that was so cute ... Read More

Planning Mother’s Day

It may sound silly to plan your own Mother's day, but I'm telling you from experience...it works!  Why? Well, I have had some Mother's days, unplanned, that have been, well how do I say this... disappointing. Not that my family ... Read More