Living in a household with a strong-minded grandma, lovingly called “Yiayia”, for the last 30 years has served as a reminder of the importance of good manners and etiquette. There was no free pass for bad manners in our house. We didn’t realize the impact of her presence on our behavior and probably did not appreciate it as much as we should have until she was no longer with us. Read More
Modern Virtual Assistants for Moms: How to Cope with the Rhythm of Life if You Are a Single Mother
Few jobs in the world are as difficult as being a single mother. You have to balance the needs of your child, yourself, your work, and your household as a whole. Fortunately, the modern-day is filled with various forms of technology, specialized gadgets, and information that can help single moms a great deal. With that in mind, take a look at these tools that can help make your day a bit easier than ever before. Read More
Make It, Bake It, Shake It: Inexpensive Indoor Entertainment for Your Kids
On bad-weather days, kids still need something to do to stay entertained and engaged. As a parent, there are tons of ways that you can sneak in some education while the kids play, and there are countless physical ways to help them burn off energy, too. Here are some suggestions from Mom’s Choice Awards: Read More
New Moms – It Will Get Better
The best advice for new moms would be to keep your head up, take it one day at a time, do your best, and you will be okay. Most importantly, if you feel you need help, please ask for it. Read More
Pregnancy Old Wives’ Tales – Fact Or Fiction?
90% of pregnancies show signs and symptoms within the first eight weeks. Most of these are extremely common and can include fatigue, nausea, and an increased need for urination. There are some signs and symptoms, however, that are considered to be old wives’ tales. There are also the more far-fetched tales that have passed through the generations. They include everything from gender predictions to the indications of twins. Which old wives’ tales are based in fact though, and what is complete fiction? Read More
Moms – Make Yourself A Priority It’s Essential
Do you ever find yourself feeling extremely drained from doing everything for everyone else? An entire day has gone by, and you didn’t get to do one thing for yourself. Everyone around you needs something, and being MOM, well, a lot of it is on you! Or so you feel. Read More
Toxins, Cleaning, Children and the COVID-19 Virus
“Environmental health experts warn that relying too heavily on disinfectants to prevent the spread of infection could actually create more dangers, especially if chemical cleaners are used when children are present.”[vi] Read More
Essential Mom Tips to Overcome Anxiety
Anxiety can become a massive hurdle in your child’s enjoyment. Instead of dismissing their feelings, give them your time. Do not think these feelings will get better with time. Just like other illness requires treatments, anxiety too needs to be treated with useful tips. All your child need is your support and love. Once you apply these tips, observe the positive changes in your child. Be gentle and kind to them. Read More
Momspiration from Denise Roland: Housekeeping does NOT equal Motherhood
When MCA award-winning author, Denise Roland, sees a mess, she cringes, but remembers there’s a bigger thing! Read More