Parenting

MUST DO Classes and Activities With Your Preschooler

I’ve been around the block…and been there, done that. Yep…I have had the privilege of being a mommy to not one, not two, but soon to be three preschoolers. Having homeschooled my first two (and plan on doing it with my third as well), I have had my share of planning and implementing MANY activities. There are some I do with each kid at some point in their preschool years and some I do once and that is enough for a lifetime…if you catch my drift.

By Mary Bockert, ago

New Year, New You!

As a momma to three little girls, it can get easy to forget your unique self; the person who you were prior to being called “Mommy.” Many times I collapse at the end of the night and wonder where “I” was during the day. Where did the time go and how am I still in my morning workout gear at 8:00 PM?

By Mary Bockert, ago

When your Family Gets Displaced

I know for me, whenever I am away from home for a period of time with or without the littles, I can get over the fact that I am on “vacation” and I resort back to the fact that I really want my own bed and own daily routine. Don’t get me wrong, I love to vacation and feel there is a place for it in any family. I am always grateful for the time away from the everyday norm. But, when you are displaced from your home based on circumstances that are not of your control, that gratefulness can go out the window. You can feel stressed and wonder when “normalcy” will creep back in.

By Mary Bockert, ago

Healthy Toddler Snacks

The thing about it is, I don’t have time to make gourmet meals daily and when I do, she doesn’t eat them anyways. So…what is a momma to do? I am a fan of meal prepping for myself, making meals ahead of time so that I can grab and go on those crazy days, saving me time and money. So I put that same concept into action for my toddler.

By Mary Bockert, ago

Daddy’s Little Girls

My favorite part of being a mommy is watching my husband be a daddy. Before having kiddos, we were pretty clear on how we wanted to raise our children, God willing. A strong faith background drove our thoughts on how we would approach parenting in general.

By Mary Bockert, ago

Teachable Moments

Having a 7.5 year old, a 5 year old and a 22 month old, I feel like we are at many stages of life all at once. We have one daughter in the beggining stages of second grade, one in preschool and one learning how to navigate life in a world full of words, pictures and movement. It’s a beautiful stage, a tiring stage and an unpredictable stage.

By Mary Bockert, ago

When Sickness Strikes the Household

It isn’t even that time of year, yet our household is battling strep throat like it may go out of business. First my middle child came down with it, now my oldest and I know it is just a matter of time before the baby is stricken with the fever and chills. Sickness with littles spreads like wildfire and it can be FRUSTRATING as a parent.

By Mary Bockert, ago