"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and a gift for mom doesn't need a ton of planning and it doesn’t have to be from an expensive store. This is a day to acknowledge and appreciate how much work goes into being a mom, so here are four ideas to help kick off the celebration right.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and a gift for mom doesn't need a ton of planning and it doesn’t have to be from an expensive store. This is a day to acknowledge and appreciate how much work goes into being a mom, so here are four ideas to help kick off the celebration right.
Decorating eggs with young children can be a fun and festive activity, but it can also be a recipe for chaos. They dye gets everywhere, it takes forever for the eggs to get the full color, and by the time you’re all set up to go, the kids have lost all semblance of patience. Here are some tips to keep the egg decorating process enjoyable for everyone this year.
Children feel most secure when things are predictable. Structure and routine go a long way in curbing some difficult behaviors. But sometimes the routine has to change. And while preparation is one of the best ways to manage children’s behavior and hesitations, sometimes it’s not always easy to convey the message with just words. A simple fix that helps kids of any age is using visual schedules.
There's so much on social media right now about parents feeling overwhelmed, and there are tons of suggestions on self care out there, but are they realistic? I’ve been married for almost 20 years and have 5 children, and oftentimes taking a minute for myself to calm down just doesn’t seem possible. However, I have discovered a few “mom hacks” to be able to take a minute when there just isn’t a minute to take.
Every Saturday night, our family watches a movie together. It’s our “family movie night.” That's why it drives me bonkers when it’s wasted on an overly marketed kids’ movie that actually makes no sense; a movie that leaves me with more questions than answers. Here are 5 movies that regrettably left my with more questions than answers on family movie night.
Screen time is a hot topic among parents and caregivers of young children. It’s frowned upon, but let’s be real - sometimes it’s a blessing. Here are 5 great apps that are safe for children and can give them some great learning experiences along the way.
If you’re traveling with kids this summer, you probably know the basics to pack already. Basics like sunblock, Wet Wipes, and extra clothes. But there are some additional items, often overlooked, that will help make your road trip a little bit smoother.
