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
How to Teach Your Kid Stand Up to Bullies
If your kid is bullied at school, it is your responsibility to educate your child and teach how to stand up to bullying. If bullied, your child has to face a lot of aggression and is under a serious danger. So, what should you do to teach your kid how to stand up to bullies? Read More
Better Understand Your Children With These 5 Activities
I find people fascinating. We learn and grow. Our passions intensify or wane. I especially enjoy understanding what inspires and motivates children. As a teacher, I suppose that that’s a pretty handy interest. Here are five random activities that can help you better understand your children. Read More
Blogger Shares Hilarious DIY “Sexy” Halloween Costumes for Moms
If you want to dress up as a hot character or food item, more power to you; but for those of us who need to go the DIY route, Stephanie Horman, mom and blogger at Modern Day Wonderland, has us covered. Bonus: all of her costumes are using items that you most definitely have lying around your house! Read More
The Future of My Child With Special Needs
I placed two bags on the car seat and hid my face inside as I wept behind my large black sunglasses. I was sad for my teenage daughter. She lives with a severe form of epilepsy and autism. Read More
Meteorologist Gives Weather Report While Wearing Her Sleepy Baby
When asked why she wore her child on air, Martin responded, “Babywearing has been a passion of mine since my son came into my world. It has been an invaluable tool for me as a mother and helped me and my son bond during the early stages of infancy. Not only that, but it was and still is incredibly liberating to be able to comfort my child whilst doing other tasks, which has helped me be a happier mom. Read More
How to Help Children with Special Needs to Find their Vocation
The best part about helping your kid discover their vocation is that it’s a fun journey. You may allow experimenting with different talents and hobbies. You may join your kid in various activities and discover things together. Read More
Life Changing Mom Tip!
I am pretty sure I was going to go insane hearing these questions. If you asked my kids, they probably would have told you that I WAS insane (Okay, they will probably tell you that I still am insane. But, I digress.) I needed a solution to the “take turns” chaos that ensues in my home every day all day at all times. Read More
Fun Projects to Help Teach Your Children about the Weather
With the USA being rated one of the countries with the most inclement weather in the world according to USA Today, it is important to teach our children about weather from a young age. Read More
Conquering Back to School Blues
The end of summer and beginning of another academic year can leave us parents feeling frazzled and stressed. I know I’m not alone in the feeling that we find our family schedules so full of “extras” that it can sometimes seem downright impossible to find the time to eat dinner together at the dining room table, let alone have meaningful conversations about our days. Read More