Outside of the kitchen, the question of how to declutter toys is one of the most asked that I receive. Whether in my Facebook group, from friends, or in my inbox – every parent seems to struggle with their kids’ toys. Myself included! But – there is a way to manage the chaos and minimize…
Six weeks into Summer Break, my kids FINALLY listen to me. They are kind and respectful, and they play well together. Are your kids still struggling with bad habits they learned at school? Follow along as I break down what we’ve done over the past six weeks to get back on track with Summer Break…
Does Summer have you pulling your hair out with the kids being disrespectful? Are they still showing unwanted behaviors that they learned in school? Here we will work to correct that with the Show Respect Boot Camp! What is Respect? As Aretha Franklin would say, “R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me.” Respect is…
You’ve put in the work from the Toy Organization Boot Camp, and now your toys are where they should be! Do not let it be undone! I know – the kids are going to play. They will explore all the new storage options and will likely make a giant mess when they are back home….
Alright!!! You’ve shipped the kids off, gathered your supplies, and identified storage areas. Today is the day you will conquer those toys! Let’s start the Toy Organization Boot Camp! Where to Start the Toy Organization You want to start in one corner of the room. In order to save time, you do not want to…
Toy Organization will be much quicker if you follow the outlined preparation steps. It would be best if you planned for the Toy Organization Boot Camp. The more prepared you are, the easier the process will be. Yes, I am saying that you need to get organized before you attempt toy organization. Get in the…
You know those times when your child wants to do a fun activity outside, and you have to work on patience with them while you find all of the supplies?! Those are always so fun. If your child enjoyed the activity and will likely want to do it again, then here’s a helpful hack for…
My boys are at the stage of life where they push boundaries and crave attention. We communicate a lot with our kids, so they know our expectations for their behavior. However, once you add in school, hunger, tiredness, over-stimulation, and on and on, those lessons and values can become overshadowed. Our 3-Day Boot Camp seems…
I highly recommend completing our Prep Work suggestions before starting this boot camp. Once you are prepared to work, it’s time to begin your journey of Correcting Bad Behavior. Day 1 – Correction Day Focus Be focused! Do not worry about the dishes, laundry, or other pending tasks around the house. You will get more…
Day 3 – Praise and Reward Day Praise Praise day is my favorite day! Today’s goal is to be super attentive to any of the desired character traits that your child shows. Don’t make it weird, but be intentional and evident with your praise. Communicate Your Expectations Start your day off by stating your expectations…
