It can be difficult, if you’re in charge of caring for a child, to help them with their learning. It’s been a long time since you were their age, and you’ve forgotten what it’s like to be in the classroom, trying to take in all of this information. Read More
Video Demonstrates What Seasoned Parents Already Know About Babies and Toys
It’s a tale as old as time: new parents, excited about their baby’s first Christmas, go all out, purchasing every brightly colored toy in the aisle, taking care to wrap them and put them under the tree, and ultimately being disappointed when their little ones are way more interested in the crinkly, colorful wrapping paper than the actual gift. Read More
My Russian Roulette (AKA My Kindergartner’s Behavioral Chart)
I have a new daily source of anxiety that I find simultaneously humorous and exasperating. This source is the color chart that my son’s school uses to grade students’ behavior each day. Read More
5 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for This Thanksgiving Season
As we welcome Fall, with its shorter days, cooler temperatures and falling leaves, daydreams of turkey and stuffing and sweet potato casserole are floating around in our brains. Along with family gathering from near and far, let’s not forget to be intentional in the way we think about and express our gratitude Read More
Interview with Nancy Gee, Author of the Secret Book Series
In an interview with our multiple Mom’s Choice Award-Winning author Nancy Gee, we get to hear not only about her background and goals in her career and community, but a special Contest that she is running in conjunction with Stone Soup magazine. We are honored to be able to sit down and hear more! Read More
Keeping Children Busy When Working at Home
Even though you might feel bad about finding ways to keep your kids busy, you need to be aware you have no choice. You have to work in order to provide them with everything they need and secure they have a normal, healthy life. You also need to understand that your kids aren’t suffering if they just have something exciting to do. Read More
Why I Take My Kids with Me to Vote
I bring my kids to the polls because it’s important for them to see words and convictions put into action. I am intentional about instilling kindness, compassion, and a sense of justice in my kids every single day. Our job is to make the world a better place. Read More
Teach Your Children To Look At Chores In A New Way
In America, 82% of adults said that they grew up doing chores. But why is it that only 28% of people said that they give their own children chores to do? Read More
Expert Tips: Good Mental Health for Your Kids
Helping kids temper their emotions by showing them a way through and then out of their heavy feelings, is a crucial part of healthy development. Here are some expert tips from award-winning author, Jill Sylvester. Read More
Woman’s Viral “You Might Be a Normal Mom If” Post Is Spot On
When we get real with each other, that’s where the magic happens. The most important thing someone can say to another is me, too. So find your people. The mom who will let you see her mess, the one who sits in the gym lobby on her phone because she’s enjoying that last few minutes of free childcare, the mom whose car is full of crumbs. Read More