Why can’t we just give in to our toddler's tantrum? What what are we trying to prove to them by not giving them what they want? Are our toddlers really going to learn a lesson in the moment of...
Hard boiled eggs are a staple in my house. They're a convenient, grab-and-go source of protein, but my kids tend to make an "eww" face when they see an egg with a greenish colored yolk. That discoloration comes from...
I’ve loved reading and writing all my life. I credit my elementary years at Lone Tree Elementary School for encouraging us students to read through an annual school contest. Writing soon followed. I thrived in my English and grammar...
My son is seven. He loves math, science, engineering, crafts, board games, and sports. He is smart, thoughtful, caring, and funny.
I have to remind myself of all his wonderful traits because one thing I cannot cope with is that...
This post is in partnership with the Junior League of San Francisco.
The Junior League of San Francisco’s annual Touch-A-Truck® fundraiser is on Saturday, April 6! Don’t miss this family-friendly event where children have the chance to explore, climb, and...
April 1st may officially be April Fools' Day, but for us, it's also the perfect chance to do some spring cleaning. We've rounded up five of our favorite posts on cleaning and organizing to help motivate you to get...
I haven't given the origin of April Fools' Day much thought until my inquisitive five-year-old asked me why the "holiday" exists at all. I was stumped, so I did a Google search to find the answer and figured I'd...
This is a topic I’ve really struggled with. In some of my friend circles, gifts are welcome at children’s birthday parties, while with others, the invitation always reads “No gifts, please.” I can fully appreciate the parents who ask...
I LOVE to cook, bake, can, mix, and create in the kitchen, so I am all for trying new products to keep food interesting. So, when I saw other friends posting about their Instant Pots, I had to get...
As parents, we all have ways we cope to be able to get everything done and give our children what they need. Sometimes, it is easier to put a band-aid on a situation than deal with it immediately. Some...
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