Hi Moms! You know as well as we do that being a mom is hard work. It can be isolating, overwhelming and completely exhausting. In our endless quest to provide the perfect Halloween costume, coordinated outfits, perfectly executed activity drop-off/pick-ups (not to mention avoiding stepping on that stray lego), moms can get lost in the […]
It’s ten o’clock in the morning on a Wednesday in the middle of January; a time when children are expected to be in school, sitting upright with pen and paper in hand, having knowledge crammed into their soft, pliable brains. My kids, on the other hand, are still in their PJ’s, laying on the couch […]
IMG_3932 copy I can’t tell you how many times I wished parenting came with a handbook or quick tips on how to navigate the hard situations. Special needs parenting comes with a totally different handbook with missing pages, different languages and a few hieroglyphics to keep it fun. So, as the parent, you struggle to […]
The kids are out of school and it’s time to enjoy some fun in the sun. Whether you’re heading to the beach for a staycation or just hanging out by the pool, here are some must-haves to keep you looking your best this summer. Swimsuit Cover-ups: This Lily Pulitzer cover-up from Pink Palm is fun and […]
Confession time, have your kids been reading this summer? Or have they been playing a few video games and watching TV a little more than you’d like to admit? I’ll be honest, my kids are pretty balanced this summer. While I’ve been a little more relaxed on screen time and bedtime, they have been spotted with […]
I have two daughters. One daughter loves to read. She can read for hours and never get bored. She takes after her mom. I have to beg my other daughter to read. Much like her dad, she just doesn’t seem interested in reading. Summer Reading Programs were started for kids just like her. They encourage […]
So I get it, we aren’t the normal situation. Most people with a 3 year old either have daycare established that can continue through the summer months, or have a stay at home component. We don’t. Our son has been asked to leave 2 day cares, one for hitting last October, and one because he […]
Summer is upon us, and I haven’t prepared a thing!! This will be my first experience with a child out of school for the summer. Last year, the months flew by with little change in our routine. This year, I’ll admit, I have gotten used to having one in school and only ONE at home while I work. […]
We teach our children to “Say no to bullies”. And we do this, in hopes that it may work. However, the reality is that our relationships with our children impact how and if they can stop bullying. It is not easy and there are no classes to teach us as parents how to help our […]
When talk at the soccer game or baseball practice turns to summer plans, chances are you’ll hear something like this: “Oh, we can’t take a vacation this year. We’re going to do a staycation instead.” Ah, the “staycation,” that 21st-century buzzword that means “stay home and pretend you’re on vacation.” It’s a budget-friendly alternative to […]