by The Bloggin Noggin | Nov 28, 2025 | Home, School, Work
A friend of mine recently said something that really stuck with me. He said: “Pain is a fact. Suffering is a choice.” Seeing a child who is in pain is any parent’s worst nightmare. Knowing how to ease suffering can have long-lasting effects on both your relationship... by The Bloggin Noggin | Nov 17, 2025 | Home, Play
It’s almost that time of year. You know…the one where those huge holiday toy books come in the mail and no matter how hard you try to hide them, your children find them like it was their job. Yep. That time. As they flip through the pages, they’re bound to come across... by The Bloggin Noggin | Oct 30, 2025 | Home
I am a person who operates best when there is no clutter in my life - physical or mental. A clear mind and a clear physical space bring me contentment. People have commented on how tidy my spaces are, including my house, my vehicle, and my office at work. If... by The Bloggin Noggin | Oct 30, 2025 | Home, Play, School
When school starts you get the influx of notices, fundraisers and everything else under the sun…including birthday party invitations for children you’ve never heard of. Why? Because many classrooms have a policy that if you’re going to hand out birthday party... by The Bloggin Noggin | Oct 18, 2025 | Home
You have likely heard that in order to be at your best and to care for others, you need to take care of yourself first. It’s the airplane analogy: You put your own oxygen mask on first before you begin helping others. But self-care can be easier said than done when... by The Bloggin Noggin | Oct 18, 2025 | Home
If your household is plagued by homework battles, rest assured, you’re not alone. You may feel like the only way homework gets done is through nagging. Or perhaps the levels of frustration, for both you and your child, are through the roof as you work through the...