I was THAT kid – the kid who couldn’t speak the language properly and who wore the “strange” silver shoes. My customs and clothing had others pointing fingers and whispering. Read More
Teaching Teens About Distracted Driving
Let’s face it, teenagers aren’t always the most receptive with their parents. While I was in that phase over ten years ago, I can still vividly remember my rebellious period. Read More
7 Outdoor Toys to Keep Kids Active All Summer!
Trying to keep the kids active (and out of your hair!) this summer? We put together a list of a few of our favorite active and outdoor toys and games. Read More
5 Questions to Ask Before You Get Your Kid a Phone
Make sure they (and you!) are ready for the next step with conversation starters that get everyone on the same page. Read More
The Arduous Task of Putting Kids to Bed
It’s my thought that kids try to pack as many conversations, requests, grievances, and protests into as little time as they can during that magical half-hour we call lights out. It’s actually pretty incredible. While we, as adults, have learned the art of the wind-down shortly before it’s time to sleep (normally consisting of reading a book or watching tv, putting comfy clothes on, and just plain shutting our eyes!), it’s almost like the word bedtime invokes some Pavlovian response in small children; one that whispers, “game on.” Read More
When You Lose it With Your Child: 5 Steps Toward Repair
We don’t have to be perfect parents. Really. We just have to seize those opportunities to realize when we’re off-course, and find ways to start moving in the right direction. Read More
My Family’s Summer Bucket List
Our kids are finishing up another year of school. So…now what? Before the daily monotony has a chance to set in, my family thought we’d come up with a little Summer Bucket List to keep the summer blues and “I’m bored” attitudes at bay. Read More
Chris Hemsworth Bakes a Cake, and the Double-Standard of Parenting Becomes Apparent
One thing I want to clearly articulate is this: it’s my belief that this happens, in part at least, because of the way we cut down fathers and expect them to mess up. You know how we clap in an exaggerated fashion and exclaim “YAAAAAYYYY!” when our babies do something simple, like waving or throwing a ball? It’s almost like that’s what we, what society, does when a father involves himself in any aspect of child-rearing. Read More
I Cannot Believe I’m Writing This (A Post About Home Improvement)
One of the things that often occurs when we have one of those utter rarities – a completely free weekend – is that my husband and I get very excited about improving our home, mostly concentrating on what seems to be the most popular theme in modern-day culture: decluttering. Read More
Bedtime Snacks Help Kids Sleep
If dinner is at 5:30 p.m. it makes perfect sense that your child will be hungry again at 8:30 pm. So, go ahead and give them a bedtime snack. They aren’t necessarily trying to postpone sleep; they might just need some calories to get them through the night. Read More