Today’s Weekly Roundup post features environmentally friendly dolls, a virtual reality toy and a children’s book teaching kids how to prepare for a natural disaster! Read More
No Time for Myself After Marriage and Children
After marriage and children, “me time” can be hard to come by. Mother and relationship expert, Rachel Pace tells us how important that time is and how to regain it. Read More
One Mom’s “Hug Button” Sends Son Virtual Hugs On His First Day of School
My husband and I sent our firstborn off to Kindergarten this month and I felt like there was a gaping hole in my heart watching her walk off. She did so with confidence and a huge smile, but I know for many, that is not the case. Tears are common. It can be scary leaving mom’s side. Read More
Weekly Roundup: Educational Children’s Book on Developing Social Skills 9/10 – 9/16
This week’s award-winner features Gerome Sticks His Neck Out, a children’s book by Baxter’s Corner that inspires children to develop positive social skills. Read More
Grieving Mother Creates the Empty Photo Project to Show the Reality of Child Loss
The thing about living through grief is that, often, the most cathartic action you can take is to help others through their own suffering. And that’s exactly what Susanna did with the Empty Photo Project. Read More
How to Teach Your Kids Emotional Intelligence
Impulsive. Self-centered. Demanding. These terms are usually accurate descriptors of young children. Not because they are “bad” or spoiled,” but because these are intrinsic character traits of toddlers. Just like they have to be taught to read, write, and calculate, children have to be taught Emotional Intelligence. Read More
It Gets Tiring Being Told I’m Too Young to Be a Mom
It’s something I’ve grown accustomed to over the past six years. I can usually see it coming as the person I’m talking to scans my face, looking for visible evidence or pondering our conversation for context clues. Sometimes it’s never spoken out loud, but often, it is.
“You are way too young to have kids!” Read More
Weekly Roundup: Pregnancy Pillow, Safety Items and Educational Children’s Books and Toys! 8/27 – 9/2
This week’s Weekly Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features a pregnancy pillow, safety items and of course educational children’s books and toys! Read More
Expert Tips: Increasing Milk Production | Milkies Founder, Helen Anderson
Nurse, Lactation Educator, Mom and inventor, Helen Anderson discusses tips for increasing your milk production. Read More
Emotional Comic Strip About Kids Growing Up Has Parents Everywhere Wiping Their Eyes
Whether you’ve just welcomed your firstborn into this world or are in the thick of carpool lines and team sports practices, I think we can all agree on one thing: it really does go too fast. Read More