The Haventree Family Blog

In a large family, one of the first people we tell about a pregnancy is our other kids. Obviously, they are pretty much used to the news...

Though the chore series is coming to an end, I feel it would be neglectful to not discuss the topic of allowance. While I had already...

I mentioned on Monday that it is important to avoid criticism, & I promised to make a post dedicated to it specifically. That is because...

Most of all, I hope that they see my willingness to jump into an unfamiliar task with confidence, even if it doesn't end up going as I expec

This was a little bit difficult to write, because a lot of these are still areas I struggle with.

I LOVE lists. There is something so satisfying about writing all the things down & crossing them off as I complete them. Can you relate?

One of the main concerns that I have heard lately from parents regarding kids & chores is that “their child is too young.”

Research has shown several developmental & psychological benefits for kids who have chores or regular responsibilities.

At an appointment, the dentist expressed some concern. On the way home, she said, “I need to stop..."

I realized that our family has a different measuring stick for what is appropriate & what isn’t.

I have never met a parent that likes to listen to whining. In fact, most parents I know despise it as much as I do. Personally, whining...

For us, we just decided the truth was better, & frankly, easier.

From that experience, we learned a few things about being prepared for emergencies and natural disasters

Kids can't always express that they are feeling stressed. Instead, we will often see behavior changes in them.

One time with our firstborn, I pulled out the bag to empty it and there was so much pee in the thing it was dripping out the bottom

When I was an undergrad, I had the opportunity to work with a professor on an amazing research study that impacted my career in ways I...

It was obvious that he was tired, he just didn’t want to give in. I considered just putting him in his crib & letting him give up...

Yesterday at church, a two different people commented that they didn’t know how I managed so well with 5 kids. I wasn’t quite sure how to...

Ohio, where you can experience all four seasons in a week or less… Don’t get me wrong, I love the changing temperatures. Plus, I prefer...