Another unspeakable tragedy that parents are loudly speaking about. How can we move forward? How can we face tomorrow? How can we impact change?
What time is it? Snack time.
Does it seem like it’s snack time ALL THE TIME for your kids? Here’s a helpful list list of snacks moms of hungry growing boys swear by!
What is it about family pajamas?
What is it about family pajamas that makes us feel cute, take pics, and share them with the world? Are you a family pajamas family? Find out if we are.
Holding Hands
I swear there’s a big gap between toddlers holding hands to teenage relationships — why aren’t we holding hands in between?
Seeing the good in our differences
When three totally different outcomes to an arts & crafts project reveal a secret but important lesson.
To My Spirited Child Who’s Always in Trouble — I see you
It’s hard raising a spirited child.
But I wouldn’t change a thing. It’s true that my spirited child gets in trouble a lot. I see him being a rascal. But I also see so much more, and I wish he knew all the amazingness I see in him.
Easy DIY STEM kit (the easiest!)
Great gift or activity idea for hours of fun exploration and creativity! Just a simple list of items you can easily find at the grocery store, lots of curiosity, and you have the perfect, easy DIY Stem kit for kids.
The real reason why back-to-school 2020 feels different
Sure we’re going back to school during a global pandemic, with all new protocol on masks and social distancing . . . but there are other reasons it feels different this year. After so much togetherness, it’s hard to be apart.
That time I tried self care and then redefined it for myself
Self care doesn’t have to be a massage and spa day. It is whatever you make it — whatever makes you feel like you’re caring for YOU. Here’s how I redefined self care for my very own self.
In defense of screen time
Screen time for kids — it’s a topic of a lot of discussion, and often judgment, among parents. But with my kids up at 5am and a bedtime of 9pm, there are a lot of hours to fill. Screen time, among several other activities and boredom busters, can actually benefit them and fill their day with periods of education, relaxation, and fun.
