Joyful Parenting
Welcome to my blog! I'm MaryAnne, and I write about building a rewarding family life through mindful parenting, hands-on learning, and creative family activities. Learn more.
These 10 steps to mindful parenting are also the keys to joyful parenting. "Mama, look at this beautiful ladybug!" We spend the next 5 minutes admiring this ladybug, and then searching for another once the first flies away. My daughter is enthralled, and entirely absorbed in this activity. Soon it will be time to go home and cook dinner, but I decide to take this … [Read more...] about 10 Steps to Mindful Parenting: Love Your Life
Family Christmases should be joyful affairs. Follow these tips for a peaceful holiday season to create Christmas your family will treasure. Creating a Joyful Family Christmas and Peaceful Holiday Season Christmas is my favorite time of year. I loved this season as a child, and I still adore it as an adult. I love this time of year as an opportunity to slow … [Read more...] about Creating a Joyful Family Christmas and Peaceful Holiday Season
My kids had a blast at the Legoland California Castle Hotel last month! We stayed in a Wizard themed room; their cousins stayed in a knight themed room. Here is our Legoland California Castle Hotel review. Legoland California Castle Hotel Review This Legoland Castle Hotel just opened in Legoland California this year! I went to Legoland Denmark as a kit (when we lived in … [Read more...] about Legoland California Castle Hotel Review
A tour of our family living space - how top make an open space living plan work for a family of six. Also, goals for the month of February 2018. Family Living Space House Tour I planned to post a house tour soon after we moved in! Last weekend our house (well, the common living spaces) were mostly-clean, so I snapped a few photos and you get a look at our daily life. All four … [Read more...] about Family Living Space House Tour and February 2018 Goals
The holidays should be a joyful time, not a stressful time! Use these tips to beat holiday stress and create a truly meaningful holiday season for your family. Growing up, my parents gave me the gift of simple yet meaningful holidays. They created family traditions that were designed to focus on gratitude and giving, and spending time together as a family. Simplify to … [Read more...] about How to Create a Meaningful Holiday Season for Your Family
