Posted on July 28, 2011 by LJ Earnest
Yesterday I talked about how to make the overall process of moving easier. But if you have small children in the house, moving can be traumatic. I thought I would take today’s article to give some tips on how to make moving easier on children.
Continue ReadingPosted on June 22, 2011 by LJ Earnest
Two words strike terror into the hearts of many parents: birthday parties. The thought of having hordes of children running amok under your supervision and in your home can be downright scary. Add in all the things that parties have started to “require”: entertainment, bouncy houses, treat bags, activities and more, and most of the parents I know will run for the nearest all-inclusive package at the local laser tag building. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Birthday parties can be simple and easy, and still be enjoyable. Here’s how…
Continue ReadingPosted on June 1, 2011 by LJ Earnest
I’ve been conscious of a lot of stress in my house lately. True, I myself am under increased stress; but this was something more. I realized I really wasn’t enjoying being a parent. It’s not that my daughter’s behavior has changed, but rather my attitudes had changed, and not for the better. I was reminded (again!) that it didn’t have to be that way as I read “The Happiest Mom (Parenting Magazine): 10 Secrets to Enjoying Motherhood”
Posted on February 1, 2011 by LJ Earnest
My daughter loves using my iPod Touch. But after catching her trying to Google something innocent and coming up with some not-so-innocent results, I had to put my foot down: no iPod Touch browsing. At the time I wished that I could have the same protection on my iPod Touch [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on October 29, 2010 by LJ Earnest
Fridays are tip days at SimpleProductivity blog. I have reached a time in my parenting where it is just not worth the energy to engage in battle with my daughter. She’s stubborn, obstinate, and willing to argue to the last minute. Just like me. I have discovered in the last [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on October 15, 2010 by LJ Earnest
Fridays are tip days at SimpleProductivity blog. My daughter’s pediatrician’s office is a cheerful place. It has bright colors, easy-to-clean seats, and toys. It is, by nature of being a pediatrician’s office, full of all sorts of nasty germs. But it has toys, so the trips are not dreaded. My [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on June 30, 2010 by LJ Earnest
Wednesdays are simplicity days at SimpleProductivity blog. Although my daughter is too young to have assigned summer reading, she participates in the summer reading programs at her school and the local library. Managing her reading means helping her find books, reminding her to read, tracking progress and managing the books [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on April 9, 2010 by LJ Earnest
This week I am bringing over posts from LauraEarnest.com. Managing our energy is one task that working parents face daily. Given the demands on us from both the office and home, we can quickly become drained. An old article over at Lifehack.Org, The 7 Energy Sinkholes And How To Avoid [...]
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