"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
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.
We all know about spring cleaning, but what I really look forward to is the summer purge. It’s a time to rid your home of old toys, ill-fitting clothes, and all kinds of unused items in the house before fall rolls around. But doing this with every family member on board can be tricky. Here are a few tips that can help.
It’s the end of the school year and a perfect time to show your children's teachers how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication, but adding that to the laundry list of other things that have to get done this time of year can be downright overwhelming. Michelle, a teacher of almost 20 years, takes the guesswork out of gift buying and points out a few gift ideas that teachers will surely love.
I don’t call them household chores, but my children do help me to keep our home clean and comfortable. Getting the whole team on board for this effort might seem like an impossible task, but I have worked out a few ways to ensure we are all working together. Here are a few tips that helped.
April Fools' Day is when people try their best to fool one another with clever hijinks and practical jokes. As a parent, you, too, can join in on the fun with a few of these light-hearted pranks to play on your little ones.
Childhood is a time filled with imagination and boundless creativity. One of the most wonderful aspects of a child's early years is their world of pretend play. I’m lucky that, as a nursery school teacher’s aide, I get to see this every morning with the kids. But these make-believe scenarios go far beyond mere entertainment – they play a critical component in a child's cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Bedtime can be a great time to bond with your child. It can also be a really frustrating time that tests all of your parenting skills. Here are some simple tips that can help you avoid those nightly battles with your little ones.
The winter months can be cold and harsh, especially for young children. It’s cold, it’s wet, and there’s so - much - gear. Kids take off their gear quicker than they put it on, and sometimes the words “snow day” just result in meltdowns. Luckily I’ve learned a few things from my past mistakes that may just help stop those meltdowns before they happen.
