Tag Archives: Family

How to build strong parent-teen relationships through effective communication and trust-building

I am in a unique season of parenting. I have the joy of having two toddlers and two teens. I get to experience the innocence and development of the tiny tots and the struggle of belonging and self-discovery of girls who are becoming young women.  I want my relationship with each of them to remainContinue reading “How to build strong parent-teen relationships through effective communication and trust-building”

The power of play: Simple ways to boost your child’s development

When you become a parent, you may start to daydream about your child’s future. What will she be good at? When will she learn to read? Will he be a genius? Where will he go to college? And before we know it, we start signing them up for enriching activities and encouraging their academic excellence. Continue reading “The power of play: Simple ways to boost your child’s development”

Creating order in chaos: How I manage a household of 6

If you don’t come from a big family, managing a family of six may seem overwhelming. Some days, it is super overwhelming: getting people from here to there, making food to feed a small army, making appointments, and maintaining hobbies.  But the joy that bursts through our home outweighs the challenges… most days. We areContinue reading “Creating order in chaos: How I manage a household of 6”

The joy of chaos: Embracing the crazy moments of motherhood

Whether you have one kid or four, motherhood comes with its fair share of chaos. What we do in the chaos defines us and shows what kind of mother we are. Now, I am not saying that you have to be a certain way– to each her own! But I am saying there is aContinue reading “The joy of chaos: Embracing the crazy moments of motherhood”

From overworked to overflowing with joy—My Journey to Weird

I struggled with not wanting to work because I could not prioritize my family or my husband. I was a hot mess, and I knew something had to change. I met with my dear friend, and we talked about how I needed to do something radical. I needed to be weird.  If you live inContinue reading “From overworked to overflowing with joy—My Journey to Weird”

Gather: 15 meal ideas for the next time you host

Have you ever met someone who has a theme for everything? You know the type– they invite you over for a meal, and all of a sudden, there is a theme behind it. That’s me. I am that girl. Let me explain… Is there anything worse than being invited to an event and asked toContinue reading “Gather: 15 meal ideas for the next time you host”

From sorting to sensory play: Exploring the wonders of color bins

I’ve been trying to be super intentional about incorporating engaging learning activities for our toddlers during playtime. This helps them build basic knowledge while having fun. Our most recent obsession is color bins, and given how excited they are about these, I knew I had to share them Welcome to The Nikki Project, your go-toContinue reading “From sorting to sensory play: Exploring the wonders of color bins”

How I balance being a mom and an entrepreneur

Mamas. I salute you. Whether you are a working mama, a stay-at-home mama, or a mama with a side hustle– you are doing your most precious work and trying to balance it all. I have been all of the above at different times in my life. I was a working mama with a stressful, bigContinue reading “How I balance being a mom and an entrepreneur”

Parenting on purpose: Praying for the now and beyond

What is prayer? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Prayer is a conversation with God. It is bringing your whole self to the feet of our Creator and talking to Him. There is no right or wrong way to pray. There are no specific words you need to say. You can pray silently inContinue reading “Parenting on purpose: Praying for the now and beyond”