When most people think about getting ready for back to school, they think about backpacks, textbooks and trending back to school styles. But “back to school” also means getting kids back to well…school. As parents we have the unique opportunity to shape our children’s perception of school and learning. Learning should be interest driven, life […]
Scraping. Picking. Prodding. Flossing. Drilling. Does any of that sound familiar? Do these words soothe and calm you? My guess is no. If anything, these words bring angst, uneasiness and maybe even fear. Going to the dentist as a kid was never a pleasant experience for me. Never. My guess is going to the dentist […]
How my son wears his hair is none of your business. There. I said it. Whoosah! Every time you ask, “How long are you going to let it grow?” or “When is mommy going to cut your hair?” That’s what I want to say. But, I don’t. Instead I grit my teeth and say something […]
Valentines Day is almost here and whether or not you celebrate this holiday, it’s a great excuse to talk about love. I mean let’s admit it, the kids are probably still “amped up” on sugar from the holidays anyway so how are you going to celebrate this day of love? Young kids are like sponges […]
The third Monday of every January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It’s a day we pause to remember a man that did so much for civil rights that I often wonder what the landscape of our world would look like if he hadn’t dared to dream. Yes, there is still lots of work to […]
“Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas would soon be there”. So you’re ready right? It’s almost showtime and everyone has been waiting for the grand event. We’ve been […]
Kids and parents have fought around the dinner table for years. But there really is a magic formula to getting kids to eat their veggies. It’s difficult to say this. I know that once you read these words you won’t be able to unread them and that’s actually a good thing. For years, children and […]
I inadvertently sliced my finger with the knife as I tried to wash the few remaining dishes that were left from the previous night’s dinner. As I frantically searched around the house for a bandage, I realized that the only one available had Cookie Monster’s face splashed around the front. I quickly wrapped my finger […]
Do you have a new baby at home this Christmas? Congratulations! Your baby’s first Christmas is such an exciting time. You definitely want to remember it. But don’t let lack of sleep keep you from celebrating your baby’s first Christmas in a grand way. Here are some things that you can do to make this […]
Has fall hit you yet or are you still in denial? Fall is officially here and will be sticking around for a while so you might as well get used to it. For some, fall is a time of awakening and a favorite time of year. For others, the beginning of autumn is a reminder […]
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