The Grounded Blog

Setting a Back-to-School Routine

Summer is winding down, and we all know what that means: back-to-school is in full swing! It’s very easy to become overwhelmed when getting yourself, your children, and the whole family back into a...

Easy Learning Activities

Today on the blog we’re talking about different learning activities you can do with your little ones! The first 8 years of a child’s life is where they are building a foundation for all learning th...

Stories of Perseverance: Michelle Faldmo

Our Story of Perseverance, today, comes from Michelle Faldmo. Michelle was a transracial adoptee from South Korea, and was kind enough to share her experience as a child of adoption. Mom to: Easto...

Car Essentials for Mom

Everyone has essentials they can’t live without, but what about in your car? What items are absolutely necessary for you to keep in the car? This may vary a bit from parent to parent, and family to...

How to Help Your Children Get Along in the Summer

Does summertime make you nostalgic and remind you of fun times when you were younger? Us too! However, summertime also reminds us of knockdown, drag out fights with our brothers and sisters too. No...

Healthy, Easy Summer Recipes for the Whole Family

Cooking meals in the summer can be hard! Whether it is running from activity to activity, work to pool, not wanting to heat up the house by cooking a meal, or just plain worn out. Today, we’ve gath...

Stories of Perseverance: Nicole Ure

Today’s story of perseverance comes from Nicole Ure and her family’s experience having a child with autism.  Mom to Jonas (14 in July), Alyvia (11 going on 16), Anderson (8 in July), Charlee Kayt (...

Simple, Quick, and Easy Independence Day Crafts and Snacks!

Independence Day is coming up and you want to enjoy the party! We’ve gathered some quick and easy Independence Day themed crafts and treats to keep your kids busy so you can enjoy the fun too! Whil...

Facts About Postpartum Depression

Today on the Ayla Blog we’re talking about something that can affect many moms, postpartum depression. While much stigma, around postpartum depression, has been dismissed in recent years there is s...

Tips to Help Your Child be a Better Listener

We’ve all been the parent scratching our head, or pulling out our hair, because we just can’t get our children to listen to us. This can be extremely frustrating when you feel like your child isn’t...