About Amy
Amy enjoys trying to achieve the perfect balance of family, faith and life- that for her includes a full time job, friends, hobbies and playing with her family as much as possible. She keeps a family journal at www.singingandspinning,com and talks about her quest for the trifecta of family, faith and life at her website.Website: http://www.thefamilytrifecta.com
Posts by Amy
Back-to-School Preparations
By Amy on September 6, 2010
I love the excitement around back-to-school time. I try really hard to make it special for my two little girls and to involve them as much as possible.
We start preparing for the end of summer by trying on all of the school clothes from the year before. {read more}
By Amy on September 6, 2010
How To Help a Child Understand Cancer?
By Amy on August 3, 2010
Many years ago the word “cancer” was only spoken in hushed voices. People didn’t dare say it out loud for fear of being cursed with it. For a time, people referred to it as “the ‘c’ word.” Now it is so {read more}
By Amy on August 3, 2010
Making Time for Everything
By Amy on June 30, 2010
My husband and I both work full time. So when we can’t be with our kids, we want to make sure they are getting the most out of their day. We also want to make sure that they know what to expect from each day, before or during the day. In {read more}
By Amy on June 30, 2010
Nanny vs Daycare- the Negatives of Each
By Amy on May 28, 2010
Last month, I shared with you my views on the positives of Nannies and Daycares. I neglected to add one other option: having a family member care for your children while you are at work. This is my first choice. I have no negatives to share only {read more}
By Amy on May 28, 2010
Daycare or Nanny: Childcare Choices
By Amy on April 30, 2010
Neither daycare nor nanny can replace having a mother at home with her children. Unfortunately for many women, staying at home is not an option.
When I first went back to work after having my oldest, we knew we had to get a nanny. As my daughter grew {read more}
By Amy on April 30, 2010
Extra-Curricular Activities and Your Family
By Amy on March 12, 2010
Extra-curricular activities. How many activities are too many?
This is a debate I often have with myself and those around me.
You see, I grew up in a home where we were encouraged to be involved in as much as we could juggle- to the point we were always {read more}
By Amy on March 12, 2010
Making Something Scary Fun
By Amy on February 1, 2010
If you have ever had to take your child to the hospital for tests, you know that it is a scary thing. Your child will turn to you for comfort. If you are scared or nervous, you can bet she will be as well.
With our youngest, we have spent many days {read more}
By Amy on February 1, 2010
Cloudy with a chance of being better than the book…
By Amy on October 21, 2009
Growing up I would read “Where the Wild Things Are,” “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” “The Velveteen Rabbit,” and “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia).” It was the only way that {read more}
By Amy on October 21, 2009
Sometimes, Other People Know Best
By Amy on June 20, 2009
Six years ago, I became a mom. I was in my 30′s and felt like I could be a great mom. Over the years, I’ve learned that being a great mom is not easy at all.
During my baby showers, my friends and family wrote me notes of parenting advise. {read more}
By Amy on June 20, 2009
Teaching Our Children to Give…
By Amy on March 16, 2009
As a mom, I face many challenges. Some of my challenges have to do with juggling two kids, a husband, a full-time job, church responsibilities and community involvement. The most important challenge has to do with the kids.
I want my daughters {read more}
By Amy on March 16, 2009
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