“While we try to teach children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.”-Angela Schwindt
Eight months ago, before COVID-19 changed all our lives, I decided to stop by an independent bookstore on our way home...
So, what is unschooling?
Unschooling is actually a term coined by John Holt in the '70s. Much like other things, it is a rather flexible term but the general idea is that learning happens without a curriculum. Unschooling is often...
Editor’s Note: This is the third post in a series on toxic masculinity. If you have questions or advice please comment below.
There is no shortage of toxic masculinity represented in the online comments section of social media. Everything from...
How do you fundraise with your fellow parents at school? My littles are in the 1st and 2nd grades. Since pre-school, I have participated in the PTA and my kids' classrooms, and one thing has stayed the same every...
Fundraising is about more than raising money for a cause; it’s an opportunity for children to learn valuable life skills. Engaging in fundraising activities teaches kids important lessons about giving back and community involvement, all while having fun. Continue...
Summer is right around the corner, which means more chances to swim! But having babies and toddlers near pools is an emergency waiting to happen, which is why I put my son in Infant Survival Swim (ISR) lessons last...
As a first-time mom, it’s practically my job to worry about everything. Having my baby arrive 11 weeks early and then facing a global pandemic not long after being discharged from the NICU definitely hasn’t helped me to chill...
The first time you hear your child use a curse word goes one of two ways. You're either shocked and horrified to hear such vulgar words coming out your sweet angel's mouth, or you're stifling laughter so hard that...
There comes a point in every toddler’s life where his favorite word becomes NO! Often this contrariness catches parents off guard, leaving them bewildered and frustrated. Discipline becomes a struggle and punishments seem futile, usually leading the way to...
My sister-in-law and I were recently joking about all the things kids can get away with that adults, well, just can't, like having a big tantrum in public. Then, there are the things kids do that are sweet or...
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Summer Must-Have Items for Moms and Kids
Make a splash this summer with a great selection of products, selected and tested by fellow moms!
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