Tag: parenting
The Enemy At Midnight, My Dance With The Smoke Alarm Battery
I'm exhausted. I'm finally in bed after hosting a fifth birthday party for my son and his buddies. And daylight savings time hits today....
Setting Sail: Tips From My Magical Disney Cruise Experience
“I have to say, after all of this, I’m definitely a Disney Cruise Line fan. When can we book our next cruise?”
Those amazing words...
Babymoon or Bust: Unexpected Lessons from Injury
This labor and recovery were going to be different and well-planned. The second baby, we got this!
I found a doula. We signed up for...
Mom Hacks: Go from Surviving to Thriving this Summer
Maybe it’s the eternal child in me; maybe it’s the teacher, but when summer rolls around, I am literally giddy: no more lunches to pack,...
What Fathers Really Want for Father’s Day: A Closer Look at...
Father's Day is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the contributions and love of fathers around the world. As the day approaches, I find...
Building Our Child’s Self-Concept and Shaping Their Inner Voice
In a world full of pressure, comparison, and stress, it is more important than ever to help build our children’s self-concept and shape their...
How Taylor Swift’s Midnights is the Current Soundtrack of My Motherhood
Listen, the irony of this post is not lost on me.
It seems like only yesterday I was overly enthusiastically singing along to "Teardrops on...
My Baby is Starting Kindergarten
In a couple of short weeks, my youngest child, my baby, will start kindergarten. Sending him brings about several questions. Is he ready? Are...
Tips for a Successful Family Vacation
People say that vacationing with kids is not really a vacation. It's more like parenting in a new place or city. A co-worker told...
Four Reasons You Should Head To Your Local Library This Summer
Memories I want to be ingrained in my memory forever are the moments when we get back from the library in my family. Dozens...
Homemade Cleaning Products You Need To Try
As a certified "scrunchy" mom, there is no shortage of homemade and nontoxic items in my home. While you won't find any room fresheners...
Creating a Sensory Garden with Your Kids
We have a pretty sad little vegetable garden in our backyard. My kids couldn’t love it more. They check the progress of the plants...
Looking for a Therapist for Your Kid? Yep, So Is Everyone...
Today I got on the phone and made a list of five parents to call back and tell them I don't have availability to...
Pierced Ears for a Five-Year-Old? I Kind of Wish We Waited
My daughter had talked about getting her ears pierced for a while, and we discussed what to expect. When she turned five, we felt...