Want to find more gratitude? These three simple habits can change your life. You can raise your happiness “set point” today by taking these steps. 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
Exploring Alternatives to Public Schools
There is a lot of conversation about the state of public education right now. It is underfunded, dramatically understaffed and teachers are overworked and underpaid. Read More
Being the Parent Picked Last
I was always picked last or pretty close to it when it came time to picking dodge ball teams in elementary school. Generally, I was selected just before the kid who was eating his own boogers. Read More
When Summer Turns Fatal: Heat Illness in Children
We all know that leaving a child in a car alone is dangerous, but did you know that there are other circumstances that can lead to child heatstroke deaths? Read More
Being Their Best Mommy (Instead of THE best Mommy)
I had accidentally left my shopping list at home on the counter, so remembering all of the items I need before I leave town this week had to come straight from my brain. Read More
15 Inspiring Quotes for Women’s Equality Day
Today is Women’s Equality Day! We put together a list of 15 quotations by some tough females to celebrate the occasion. Read More
“Look at Her!” – The Words I Hear Weekly
They are three words that I hear at least weekly. I hear them at the park, at the museum, in the grocery store, at the mall. “Look at her!” 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
10 Unique, Fun, & Useful Back-To-School Products for Kids & Parents
We figured you didn’t need our help buying notebooks and pencils (it really isn’t rocket science!), so we thought we’d share these more unique products with you. Read More