I’ve been traveling a lot for work lately. It’s not something I do often and I hate being away from the kids overnight. I also hate to fly. Read More
Safety Precautions for Bath Time
Did you know that in the US from 1990 to 2007, the annual average of bathtub & shower related injuries to children aged 18 and younger was 43,600? Read More
5 Things That Helped Me Through College
In the end, it all worked out. I graduated with not one, but two degrees. The reality of it all though, is that if I had the knowledge that I do now, or some guidance to the options available to me, the direction I could have taken would have been much smoother and much quicker saving me time and money. Read More
7 Habits to Help You Become a SuperMom
Today’s supermom isn’t just a cooking-cleaning-working-baby producing machine. Alma Causey lists 7 habits of today’s supermoms. Read More
Fun DIY Halloween Crafts for Kids
Here are some of our favorite Halloween crafts that we’ve seen on Pinterest and around the web. All are easy to do with kids and great fun for everyone! Read More
Teach Your Child to be Polite at the Dinner Table: Tips for Table Etiquette
Think good table manners are old fashioned? They aren’t! Proper table etiquette does have a place in the modern world. Dan Gilbert shares his tips with us! Read More
10 Powerful Ways to Improve Your Child’s Mental Abilities
Not all children are born equal. While some kids are born with natural knack for numbers and problems, others are naturally athletic and outgoing. Read More
How to Really Prevent Mosquito Bites
Yes, you should be worried about mosquitos transmitting Zika. And you should be just as worried about dengue fever, yellow fever, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, West Nile, and several other diseases. Read More
Dawn Matheson Interview – Digital Challenges of the Family
Mom’s Choice Awards® Executive Director Dawn Matheson recently spoke with Familoop about the digital challenges and opportunities that families face in the 21st century. Read More
What I’m Learning About Finding My Village
I want to boldly confess something important that I’m learning as I grow: that what is more important than how I feel is being an active part of a community. I will continue to extend invitations to fill our guest room and table with those in our growing village. Although I may still have to fight the deeply ingrained cultural mindset that says if I’m uncomfortable then I won’t do it, I will do so because of the long-term benefits, for both my family unit and those who are a part of our lives. Read More