http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines RSS Feed for Global - Kristen Kizer - Headlines en-us Tue, 22 May 2012 21:20:04 GMT 2012-05-22T21:20:04Z en-us http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/He_is_going_to_be_10UGH__137209038.html So as the date creeps closer, I feel that feeling that I have felt only a few times since I became a mother. The feeling that life is going to change and that my little boy is growing up. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:20:02 GMT http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/He_is_going_to_be_10UGH__137209038.html 2012-05-22T21:20:02Z http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Quality_137208073.html I returned to work after having been off for 11 days with my favorite little people. As I ventured back to work, I felt both sad and excited to step back into the routine. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:20:02 GMT http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Quality_137208073.html 2012-05-22T21:20:02Z http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Baking_Cookies_134930688.html I have to admit, this year’s holiday mood is becoming contagious in this house. I truly feel that my year is going to end on a great new adventure and it starts with baking cookies…… Tue, 22 May 2012 21:20:04 GMT http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Baking_Cookies_134930688.html 2012-05-22T21:20:04Z http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Im_BORED_134562678.html On Saturday, I found my daughter uttering those dreaded words “I am BORED”. I almost reacted with the typical response of “this house is overloaded with kid’s toys…what?” Tue, 22 May 2012 21:20:04 GMT http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Im_BORED_134562678.html 2012-05-22T21:20:04Z http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Naughty_or_Nice_134042863.html This is a great time to teach our children what really puts them on the “nice” list. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:20:03 GMT http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Naughty_or_Nice_134042863.html 2012-05-22T21:20:03Z http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Why_be_a_Bully_when_you_can_be_a_FRIEND_131234039.html Over the past week, I have been engulfed in the topic of “bullying”. However, the focus has continued to be reactive versus proactive. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:20:03 GMT http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Why_be_a_Bully_when_you_can_be_a_FRIEND_131234039.html 2012-05-22T21:20:03Z http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Let_the_Schedule_Begin_129383958.html This summer seemed to fly and that day I dread each year is upon us. THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Tue, 22 May 2012 21:20:02 GMT http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Let_the_Schedule_Begin_129383958.html 2012-05-22T21:20:02Z http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Swimming_Its_not_just_about_the_Pool_127536098.html So today, I just can’t help but think about “swimming.” However, my thoughts today in regards to “swimming” are much more analytical. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:20:03 GMT http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Swimming_Its_not_just_about_the_Pool_127536098.html 2012-05-22T21:20:03Z http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Play_Dates_126760923.html I wonder if every mother feels the guilt that I feel when they walk away for some “alone” or “adult” time. As a mother, I wondered if this so called “quality time” is really necessary. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:20:03 GMT http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/Play_Dates_126760923.html 2012-05-22T21:20:03Z http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/5_Minutes__126203438.html Do you find yourself constantly asking your children “just give me five minutes”? Do you find yourself spreading those five minutes over an hour because of interruptions? Tue, 22 May 2012 21:20:02 GMT http://www.momseveryday.com/home/momtomom/kristenkizer/headlines/5_Minutes__126203438.html 2012-05-22T21:20:02Z