At some point in every parents life we will hear “I’m bored” or ” I have nothing to do” and we immediately think “the bathroom needs to be cleaned!” Here are some creative ideas for when your children come to you saying “I have nothing to do.” Prepare a story hour- have the younger children pick out books for the older children to read. Act out … Continue reading Solutions for the “Nothing to Do” Syndrome
Have you ever said “I’ll never spank” but find yourself using this occasionally in anger or frustration? Have a 2 or 3 year old child who still doesn’t sleep through the night? Do you find yourself realizing at 11am that you haven’t gotten showered or dressed yet? Do you run in to check on your newborn to make sure he/she is still breathing? Do you … Continue reading You’re Not Alone……
Sometimes I feel ill-equipped to be a parent. Raising children has made me question all of my values and everything I believe in. I am responsible for molding and shaping another human being. I have to choose what I want to teach them and what values I want to instill in them. This takes soul-searching. It takes a commitment, a willingness to pull apart, to … Continue reading Insight
My daughter recently asked me, “Do you see yourself as successful?” In my home-based business creating button bouquets, I’ve sold them in 8 countries and all across the U.S. & Canada. Am I successful? I’ve raised three beautiful children who are independent thinkers and productive members of society. Am I successful? Ultimately, the question comes down to, “What does being successful mean to me?” Success … Continue reading How Do You Define Success? Here’s 6 Ways.
Long before I got pregnant or was even married, I had an idea of how I wanted to raise my children. I am one of those women who loves to read up on parenting styles and form my own opinions. The style I chose I learned from my mom and she taught me by example. I was raised a little different than most people. My … Continue reading Being a Conscious Parent Comes Full Circle
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 