I’m a list person. I like to feel a sense of accomplishment, organization and success in my mad time-saving skills at the end of the day. Since becoming a mom, then a stay-at-home-mom who is trying to start a business, it’s become even more vital to save time. What’s more, I’m not one of those […]
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Ok, so I’m sitting there on the porch playing with my new iPhone when my daughter announces the car is broken and needs to be fixed. I look up suddenly with memories of car repair bills when I see she’s actually talking about her Tiny Tikes car. I’m concerned for a moment while she runs […]
I recently came across a great quick tips resource for positive parenting from a very unlikely resource, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It breaks out child development stages and positive discipline techniques for all ages from birth to 17, and I found a good portion of it to be very relevant as […]
I’m dealing with some pretty picky eaters these days. Nothing new if you’re a parent used to trying to get your kids to eat healthy meals. Recently I was offered the opportunity to try something new from Cache Valley, their new Creamy Greek Yogurt Dips, and I thought they might be on to something. The […]
When God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window. We’ve all heard that. New beginnings. But what the Sound of Music didn’t tell us is how long it takes to get the splinters from the slammed door out of your face. Thus my journey after job loss. In early December of last year I […]
I’m a real book worm. I love to read and usually sneak in a little time during naps, before bed, or even on those blissful times that Hubby takes the kids for a few hours. So when I was recently asked to review “A Discovery of Witches” by Deborah Harkness for BlogHer, I jumped at […]
With my both of my kids full on into boundary testing mode, I’m a mama on the edge. I spent the weekend pouring over my parenting books and notes to get some insight on how to best meet this challenge with positive discipline while also allowing our kids to explore and feel good about themselves. […]
I’m excited to announce I’m unveiling a new offering here on Heligirl designed to help folks with their burning parenting issues with honest positive discipline parenting advice. Now when you have an issue that’s driving you crazy, or perhaps a question that’s been on your mind, you can reach out here and get some helpful […]
