"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
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.
One thing we’ve learning about parenting: As soon as you get comfortable with a routine, things change. And change is hard, especially when it comes time for your baby to transition from bassinet to crib. But when the time is right, there are some tips that may make for a smooth(er) transition.
Sharing for little ones can be really hard. And although I worry about how my toddler will grow, I can take solace in the fact that his brain is just not developed enough to understand sharing. Here are some tips on how to support a child’s social development and empathy by teaching some sharing skills.
Daylight saving time is just around the corner. The good news is that we will get additional sunlight in the evenings, but the time change may also impact kids’ sleep routines. For some, this change can be very disruptive, but there are a few ways to approach the clock change and to minimize the impact of this seemingly small change.
Don’t shy away from letting your little ones take on a chore or two around the house. Introduce them as fun activities, rather than exposing how we, parents, truly feel about folding laundry (ug!). By doing so, you’ll help them learn important life skills, build confidence and self-reliance, and you might get some chores done as well.
Over the past year, we have all had to use whatever resources we could put our hands on in order to keep our children, and ourselves, sane. After being home for a few weeks, I decided that those resources needed to, literally, be in my hands. So, I downloaded a few free apps to help me manage my household. Here are a few that I have found to help my sanity.
