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Ralphie from Simply On Purpose is bringing joy back into parenting and family life. You have the power to change your home—let her show you how!

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A HUGE list of sweet romance movies for the family! (FREE printable!)

Happy Thursday Reader! Oh my goodness, I'm so happy about this. Creating this free printable was partly selfish because I've always wanted to have a list of family-friendly romance movies. And boy, did my community deliver! So here it is! As always, be sure to check that each movie meets your family's values before viewing. Add it to your cart, and the code LOVEMOVIES makes it FREE! Download it HERE Have a great Valentine's Day weekend! Lots of love!

Hi Reader, This Friday is the last day to get this month's Teach Me How resource for only $6! It's called, “You Can Find a Way: Learning How to Have a Growth Mindset.” So many kiddos struggle with that positive inner voice. This resource will teach them to have a Growth Mindset and change their thoughts from: "I'm not good at this" to "I can get better at this!" "I give up" to "I will keep trying!" and "I'm afraid of messing up" to "Mistakes help me learn and grow." Download Today! If you’re...

Hi Reader, Funny story, but I thought I was really good at showing love to my kids. I would kiss them and hug on them all the time. Only to find out, after finally having them take a love language quiz, that they scored ZERO on physical touch. Like, they didn't want to be touched. At all. Ha! Maybe you struggle just like I did at actually speaking your child's love language. If you're looking for a better way to fill your child's cup, I've compiled 10 resources that will help you better speak...

Hi Reader, It's that time of year. Love Ninja attack!!! Get 30% off with Code WELOVEYOU Our sneaky Love Ninja does secret acts of service! It's so easy! Once your secret act of service is done, leave the Love Ninja at the scene! The receiver has to find someone else to "attack" by the next day. (Do you see how fun this is already?) This printable includes the Love Ninja and a sweet booklet to introduce the Love Ninja in your home. My girls LOVE this tradition, especially Sybil. Her ninja...

Hi Reader, Do you hold regular family meetings? Or you'd like to, but you just don't know how? A family meeting is a time to purposefully teach children values, make plans together, and create a team who supports each other! I've created a FREE printable about 4 basic components of a successful family meeting. Add it to your cart, and the code LETSMEET makes it FREE! Download it HERE Family meetings are an essential part of a healthy family culture because they allow families to stay...

teach kids to have a growth  mindset

Hi Reader, Have you ever heard your child get frustrated with themselves, saying things like: "I can't do it!" "That is too hard!" "I'll never understand this." That's called a fixed mindset! And we want our kids to have a GROWTH mindset. To keep trying, even when things get tricky. Which is why we created this month's Teach Me How resource, “You Can Find a Way: Learning How to Have a Growth Mindset.” Download Today! If you’re looking for the perfect tool to teach your child what growth...

Hi Reader, Have you ever felt hurt by your child's angry words? Often when children are hurting or overwhelmed, what comes out of their mouths are punchy words that try to gain control and get attention. Things like: "You're the worst mom ever!" "This is dumb." "I want a different family." "You never let me do what I want!" My friend, I created a FREE printable to help you read the subtitles behind your child's hurtful words! Add the printable to your cart and the code SECRETMESSAGE is...

Hi Reader, The holidays are here, and it is the perfect time to teach our children how to be generous. I'm so grateful to share this month's Teach Me How resource, "Have a Giving Heart: Learning How to Be Generous and Happily Share What You Have." My friend, this world needs more kindness, goodness, and love. Let's teach our children how their "Tiny Kindnesses" can make a big impact! Download it Today In the printable, you'll find the most heartwarming story about a little girl who learns...

Hi Reader, Did you know that there are 2 different types of screen time? Smart screen time and sticky screen time. Not all screen time is equal. Sometimes it makes us feel stuck! In this month's Teach Me How, "Be Smart With Screens: Learning When to Pick Up a Screen and When to Put it Down," children learn how to: recognize the best uses of screen time and be more self aware prioritize relationships over screens create a SMART plan so they don't get "stuck" on screen time Download Today! This...

Happy Fall Reader! Oh how I love this time of year. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means my Thankful Tree will be going up on my wall soon! This is such a simple way to fill hearts with gratitude. We've done this tradition in our family ever since my oldest Erin was little! Use code GRATITUDE to get 30% off this printable. Then you can start this tradition in your family! Get Your Thankful Tree for 30% Off! This printable includes: A beautiful tree (with 3 different color...