Kelly Goede

Verbal Disrespect

How to Put Verbal Disrespect From Kiddos to Rest

It was bound to happen. My sweet, nearly angelic son, who had promised to โ€œalways love me alwaysโ€ and had pronounced me โ€œbest mommy in the world,โ€ had uttered those words that make every parent winceโ€”โ€œI hate you!โ€ And to… read more

Snail and Gnome Halloween

DIY Snail and Gnome Halloween Costume

Looked for some super easy costumes to make for you kiddos? How about a matching set? These matching Snail and Gnome Halloween costumes are so cute, and they can be made with things that you already have at home! DIY… read more

The Importance of Preschool

Did you know that having your child attend just one year of preschool before he starts kindergarten can set him up for greater success well into his elementary years and beyond? Even though play is the โ€œworkโ€ of childhood, children… read more

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15 Tips for Moms to Relax and Refocus

As modern mothers, we tend to hold ourselves to some impossible standards. If we had a touch of perfectionism before having a child, it can rear its head with a vengeance after we have a tiny human to raise, and… read more

Teach Your Children Math

Teach Your Children Math Without Them Knowing

Long before your little peanuts will be required to demonstrate algebra proficiency on an exam, they will look to you โ€” their parent โ€” to help them lay the foundations of their math knowledge and understanding. Starting when they are… read more

When the Holidays Take Over…

Every December, Iโ€™m filled with a swirl of emotions, wanting to create memories with my family and shrugging off the excessive materialism and comparison that seems to accompany this season of joy. And now with social media, not only do… read more