"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
Our favorite days consist of running around outside, hours spent on the playground, meeting up with friends for activities, and balancing that out with a little quiet time at home. But sometimes those ideal days are not in the cards. Whether it is summer heat or winter cold keeping you indoors, here are some ways to help busy toddlers stay occupied – and parents sane – when you can’t venture outside.
If you’re one of the many families this summer who are eager to pack your bags and hit the open road with your kids, it might be worth noting that some things never change. Questions like, “Are we there yet?” and “How much longer?” still pop up, particularly when you’ve only been in the car for 15 minutes. Take it from this mom of 4, here are 5 items you won’t want to start the car without this summer.
Are your little ones already complaining about being bored? Are they seemingly uninterested in their own books, toys, and playthings? Consider putting together what we call a Boredom Basket for emergency use on these long summer days.
After having four children, I’ve come to realize that fairness doesn’t always mean equal. Yes, each child is loved equally, but their needs are different, and treating them differently at certain times will help keep what my husband and I call “the fairsees police” at bay.
Children grow up fast. It can be hard to look as far into the future as graduation, but starting traditions or creating keepsakes early will give you something to cherish; to be shared with your children as they grow and perhaps even carry on with their own children.
It’s inevitable. My oldest son just turned 10, and he’s caught the video-game bug. I dragged my feet on this for myriad reasons, despite my own passion for video games. But after further reading, I was reaffirmed that there are ways to enter this new phase of digital childhood pastimes conscientiously, and that there are, in fact, benefits to video games.
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our lives. We adapted and found new ways to juggle our personal and professional lives. Now that we are moving towards widespread vaccinations and safer social options, our family is evaluating what we are eager to add back into our lives and what we can leave behind.
It’s hard to find products that work when you’re pregnant, particularly clothes. Your body changes quickly and finding maternity clothes to try is nearly impossible. When a friend texted the other day to tell me she was pregnant, she immediately asked for recommendations from my previous shop. Here are the top sellers (and personal picks) for moms-to-be.
When my husband suggested we get a Peloton bike for exercise, I immediately thought, that’s not going to work. I never even enjoyed spin classes when I took them before, why would I do them now? Now this mom of four is hooked.
