I have had my site up for a whole 3 weeks now, and it is very exciting to see something that has been on my heart actually happen. So many thoughts and ideas run through my head that result in much of nothing, but not this. This idea, this desire, has really happened. And I …
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What a Child CAN do with the Love of a Parent.
I know that as parents we worry about our children having the best in life. We worry about them being smart enough, being able to fit in at school, and being able to do all that they want to do in life. I know that this fear is even stronger in parents who have children …
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Saving money on Diapers and Formula!
No matter how much, or little, money we have, it is something we can always use a little more of, right? So I wanted to share a couple of money saving tips that every mom should know. I hope these help: ~ Sam’s Club, Publix, and Target Brand Diapers are all the same, and just …
The behavior that gets rewarded gets repeated!
The behavior that gets rewarded gets repeated! I was in the store with my daughter yesterday and there was a toddler screaming at her Grandma. Having no choice but to overhear the conversation, I heard the Grandma tell the child she could have a “BRATZ” doll. (Ok, side note, I can not BELIEVE a doll …
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Visit the Library!
Today I took Emily, my soon-to-be five year old, to the library. Ok, I must confess that I have never done this with her. We are avid readers, and she has so many books that we have to keep buying bigger bookshelves. We have always gone to Barne’s and Noble for reading time and, as …
Create a “Did-Do” list
Ok, so have you ever had a “to-do” list and got to the end of your day to ask yourself (or worse your husband asks you) What did I (you) do today? Here’s an idea….after writing your to-do list, on the bottom of the page write your “Did Do” list. Every time you changed the …
I am the Mirror my Daughters Look Into
Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you. ~Robert Fulghum I was watching ABC’s “Good Morning America” a few months ago,(June 2006) and they had a mother and daughter on who had together written a book,“Come Back: A Mother and Daughter’s Journey through Hell and Back”. The daughter …
Taking away the Pacifier
When I had to take away the “Binky” from my oldest someone passed a great idea to me, and it worked like a charm. Spend a few weeks weaning them. Only let them have it at nap time or bed time. (This is not necessary, but it made it easier on me.) Then when they …
Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours
Dr. Kevin Leman has an excellent book on parenting titled “Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours.” This book is a great resource for parents that talks about reality discipline. It’s easy to read, full of creative ideas for discipline, and … Click the image to order a copy of this book from Amazon.com!
Welcome to 1SmartMom!
What is 1SmartMom? It is you … you are one smart mom! This site is created for you. I wanted a site where moms could find the sources they needed to help them with parenting, to be inspired, and to help you (and me) be a better mom. I also wanted a site where moms …