by Melanie Darnell | Jul 6, 2018 | Developmental Activities, Fitmomma Lifestyle, Helpful Hints, Parenting Advice
In an effort to reduce the toxic chemicals in my cleaning routines, I knew I needed a safer alternative to traditional cleaning products. However, my homemade ones weren’t cutting it. Kids Actively Engaged at Home One way that parents can support children’s...
by Melanie Darnell | Feb 8, 2017 | Helpful Hints, Parenting Advice
One thing every mom wishes she had more of is time. We do not have control over how many hours are in the day but we do have control over how we use the hours we do have. Below I list my top 5 tips for increasing productivity during the day: Wake up and hour earlier...
by Melanie Darnell | Feb 2, 2017 | Developmental Activities, Parenting Advice
We have officially gone two months with ZERO screen time and we like the results. I have a three year-old son and a 15-month old daughter. Eliminating all screen time has resulted in less tantrums, fewer bad-attitude days, fewer potty accidents, increased imaginary...
by Melanie Darnell | Jan 30, 2017 | Helpful Hints, Recipes
Menu Planning One of our family’s New Year’s Resolutions was to plan our weekly food menu and simplify it. Our goal was to eliminate the stress and the overwhelming feeling that is normally associated with that 5 o’clock hour in our household when everyone is hungry,...
by Melanie Darnell | Sep 27, 2016 | Parenting Advice
In today’s current parenting environment the pressure to enroll your child in preschool seems to begin early and earlier. Today, many “preschool” programs start as early as 18 months. As a parent, that means you will have to relinquish some control over your...