Musings from Molly
Welcome to the blog portion of the party! I’ve been writing for a long time but in the past few years, I’ve really focused on family, detoxing from digital, faith, and foster care. You’ll find humor and honesty in these articles, but most of all I hope you’ll find tips that will transform your family for the better.
Five Ideas for Easy, Inexpensive Summer Fun
Sometimes the Summer Breeze makes me feel fine...sometimes it wafts in the sound of sibling bickering that will drive a mom insane. We want to enjoy our kids at their best, and sometimes all that takes is a simple change of scenery. If you need a few ideas to get you...
Raising Kids Who Aren’t Entitled: 3 Practical Ideas
I didn’t mean to get my hand stuck in the coffee pot. It was technically more a carafe than a pot, and I’d just thrown out my scrubber stick. I was trying to clean it with a regular sponge. That tiny opening at the top of the carafe refused to release my hand....
Stop Giving Young Kids iPads
Real talk: I used to give my kids all of the iPads. They were kind of amazing. Need a quiet minute? iPad. Waiting for your food at a restaurant? iPad. Want to catch an extra hour of Saturday morning sleep? iPad. That little black rectangle worked beautifully. Like a...
Get inside your four-year-old’s head with this simple trick
What is your preschooler thinking about when he's staring at a squirrel, putting ketchup on his pancake, trying to take the dog’s temperature? My aunt shared a fun tool for getting a glimpse inside your preschooler's hilariously incredible mind. Ask,...
Back to School for Normal People
Back to school is here! You know what that means, mamas? Mommy/daughter botox and lip fillers $700 Balenciaga Croc Stillettos for your seventh grader (In all four colors) Setting up your kids' Uber Eats accounts so they can charge takeout to your credit card during...
Eight Practical Tips for Motivating Kids to Help With Chores
Ever recruited a kid to help with a chore…only to find the scene messier than before they started “helping”? Or decided that it's easier to complete the job yourself rather than listen to endless complaining? Take heart! There are hidden benefits to including your...