"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
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.
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.
