"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The transition back to school each year is, in my opinion, the hardest one, not only for children as they enter a new grade with new friends, but for families, too. Here are a few ways to best prepare the whole family for this big transition.
I am a mom of five, and of those five children, three are extremely picky eaters. I’ve tried everything to get them to try new foods, with not much success to speak of. Then I stumbled on the idea of using our family vegetable garden. Getting my picky eaters involved in planting and growing vegetables also got them involved in eating vegetables.
Just think: What if you offer your children’s guests a great party favor that meets all of your criteria and also makes parents appreciate the favor, rather than stress about finding it when their child suddenly “remembers” it? Here are 3 that just might make the cut.
