Do you ever feel discouraged because you’re struggling to reach the big goals you’ve set for yourself? You’re not alone! I have never really liked goals and New Years’ Resolutions. We all want to lose 20 pounds or make $100,000 or just live a more fulfilling life, but the devil is always in the details….
I am SO excited to welcome my sister, Lindsay, to Parent Lightly! Lindsay lives in Singapore and is mom to two little ones. She and her family have taken 17 international trips – with kids under 4! I am just in awe of her skills. Today Lindsay is sharing her best tips for surviving a…
What’s a typical weekend like for your family? Our weekends are usually all play and no work! (Well, only a little work.) It’s spring in North Carolina, so the weather is getting warmer and we’re enjoying a ton of quality outdoor time. Here’s what a spring weekend in our house looks like! This post contains…
I always thought it would be cool to be a grown-up. I could decorate my own house and eat whatever I wanted. Ha! That’s cute. Turns out I can eat ice cream for dinner, but adulting is also full of little to-dos that have to get done. How do you keep track of all of…
Sending your kid to daycare isn’t always easy. The lost socks, the biting, the random events at 2 pm on Thursday. The goal: just make it as easy as possible on yourself. There’s no prize for being the most hardcore mom in your child’s preschool. So put away your pride, stand tall and use the…