Mom Stuff for a new year
From J. Crew to hand-crafted leather, this product round-up will help the dedicated shopper usher in the New Year.
A bundle of joy in Santa’s sack
When you decide that you want to have a baby, there’s nothing more joyous than discovering that you are pregnant.
Involve your kids in the kitchen
I’ve discovered that if I get the kids involved in the planning, prepping, and cooking stages, they are far more likely to eat their dinner.
What to do with all your child’s doodles
Kids love to draw. Here are a few tips to help keep these memorable pieces of art for years to come.
A long talk
As parents, we need to be gently insistent about having those difficult conversations.
Adjusting Christmas traditions
This holiday season, take some time to think about whether your family traditions are really bringing you closer to one another and adjust as needed.
No Virginia, there is no Santa Claus
I decided to leave the Santa question alone until my son asked me directly, and then I would tell him the truth.
The happiest babysitter on the block
Behind every happy mom is a hard-working babysitter who watches the kids during book club meetings and date nights. Here’s what you can do to build a strong bond with your favorite caregiver and ensure she doesn’t ditch you for
Take time to sign up as a class trip supervisor
A class trip is coming up. Do you check the "willing to supervise" box?
Open home – The welcome mat is always out
An open home, on the other hand, is a place where people can come at any time, even when it's not perfectly tidy (which our place never is), and feel at home.
Gingerbread holiday décor
If you’re looking for a holiday craft idea to do with your kids, virtually indestructible gingerbread ornaments are perfect.
Do you suffer from Frazzled Mom brain?
Thanks to my Facebook mom friends, here are a few ways other moms have combated frazzled mom brain.
Do you remember learning to read
Here are a few tips I’ve learned through trial and error to help my kids learn how to read.
Taking a break
Getting away, even just for an evening, even just for a cup of coffee, is important.
Freedom and responsibility
Our job as parents is to prepare kids for the freedoms of adulthood, and sometimes that means limiting their freedom until they are ready to take responsibility for it.
Heading them off at the pass
They weren't doing anything particularly disruptive so far, but I know them well enough to stop things before they get to that point.