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The Chirping Moms

Tell Me Something Kind You Did Today

Tell Me Something Kind You Did Today

August 10, 2021

Last school year I asked the same question each day on the drive home from school: What did you do today that was kind? It started for a few different reasons, but caught on and turned into more of an important conversation starter than I expected. In the days ahead, we’ll all start to send our kids back to school…. Read More

Filed Under: Back to School, From the Heart, Holiday, Moms, Parenting, School Age, Uncategorized Tagged With: kindness, Parenting, school

Happy Mother’s Day: Thoughts On My 10th Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day: Thoughts On My 10th Mother’s Day

May 12, 2019

Today’s my 10th Mothers Day: a decade of being celebrated as my role as a mom. I’m a big fan of milestones and anniversaries. It’s a time to stop and realize you’ve hit another benchmark in your life and something to celebrate. A decade of holding the same job is certainly something to commemorate and look back on how you’ve… Read More

Filed Under: From the Heart Tagged With: favorite posts, Mother's Day, Parenting

Lovies, Bribes and Tears: Preparing for Back to School

Lovies, Bribes and Tears: Preparing for Back to School

August 27, 2018

When I asked on Instagram last month what moms want to read about for back to school, two topics made up for 90% of the responses: school lunch ideas and school separation anxiety / preparing emotionally. I can’t believe this but it’s my 7th year sending a child off on a “first day of school”. The scary thing: time flies… Read More

Filed Under: Back to School, From the Heart, Parenting, Preschoolers, School Age, Uncategorized Tagged With: Back to School, first day of school, Hanna Andersson, Parenting

Two Months Old:)

Two Months Old:)

April 3, 2017

Two Months Old

Filed Under: Babies, Parenting Tagged With: Babies, Parenting

10 Simple Steps to Make Mornings Easier

10 Simple Steps to Make Mornings Easier

March 27, 2017

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of SoCozy.  All opinions are my own and not edited by the sponsor. With four kids, eight and under, mornings in this house can get a little crazy.  Four kids waking up.  One baby needing to nurse.  Three kids needing to eat.  Four kids and a mom that needs… Read More

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Parenting

One Month Old:)

One Month Old:)

March 10, 2017

One Month Old

Filed Under: Babies, Baby Gear, From the Heart, Parenting Tagged With: Babies, Baby Gear, From the Heart, Parenting

Favorite Must-Have Apps for Moms

Favorite Must-Have Apps for Moms

September 16, 2016

In honor of the new iPhone 7 hitting stores today, I thought it would be fun to share a few favorite apps for moms.  Honestly, I am not an expert at this so I decided to turn to people who could help me out with this post:  other moms.  I reached out to a few different moms’ networks that I… Read More

Filed Under: Organization, Parenting Tagged With: Organization, Parenting

Teaching Kids About Kindness & Giving in the Holiday Season

Teaching Kids About Kindness & Giving in the Holiday Season

December 12, 2014

For more holiday inspiration,  please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins, including all our favorite holiday ideas!   Now that my kids are getting older, I am trying to teach them that Christmas isn’t just about receiving.  The real joy in Christmas can be found in giving.  Trust me, my kids are just excited as any other child to unwrap their… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Free Printables, Parenting Tagged With: Christmas, Free Printables, Parenting

Kids’ Daily Checklists

Kids’ Daily Checklists

September 10, 2014

School has started this month.  It has been an adjustment in this house as we are saying good-bye to lazy summer mornings & are busy scrambling around the house trying to get lunches made, shoes on the feet, & teeth brushed.  I created these three handy signs to encourage independence in my oldest son and so far, they have been… Read More

Filed Under: Back to School, Free Printables, Parenting, School Age, Uncategorized Tagged With: Back to School, Free Printables, Parenting, School Age

Printable Kids Chore Chart: A Guest Post

Printable Kids Chore Chart: A Guest Post

March 21, 2013

We’re so excited to have our friend Kate from Style Smaller back on the blog. Julie & I printed this adorable chore chart when we saw it on Style Smaller a few months ago. We’re so happy to share it with all of you.     My Sophie is four now, and it’s taken me this long to realize that a… Read More

Filed Under: Free Printables, Parenting Tagged With: Free Printables, Parenting

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