Parenting

I don't know what it's like in your house, but right before my kids' bedtime, they get a crazy burst of energy. After they've taken a final sip of milk, and the credits are rolling on an episode of...

Looking back on our early years, most of us have probably been sent to timeout, or at least remember what that chair in the corner was for. Timeouts may seem like just another part of childhood, but actually, it’s...

(We are part of Amazon Affiliates.) I’d refer to a handful of books on my shelf as life-changing, and The Explosive Child, by Ross Greene, is one of them. I read it when I was 22 and teaching elementary school...

Yesterday my 4-year-old stopped to take her shoes off before entering the house and I was overcome with anger and frustration. Why? Because! She just pulled the whole shoe off without even opening the Velcro strap! And whether or...

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaVz5sdEZSE According to the National Financial Educators Council, the average American adult loses $1,634 because they are not financially literate. Another startling statistic: "12 percent of adults wouldn’t be able to pay their monthly bills if they incurred an unexpected...

Numerous research studies indicate children and youth have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Forced into remote learning and physically isolated from their peers and activities, many have suffered declines in social, emotional, physical and academic health. And...

Golf came into our family life two years ago. My husband went from dedicated BBQ Dad (a National Carne Asada Championship winner, to be exact) to a golfer Dad. When the transition between BBQ and golf happened, I didn't...

A Book Review: Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby by Kristin Revere & Alyssa Veneklase, is how you want to be while being pregnant and beyond! Did you know that couples often spend a year or more planning a...

Held annually on June 16th, Neurodiversity Pride Day is a global celebration that honors the vital contributions of neurodivergent individuals. This day recognizes neurodiversity as a natural, valuable part of human variation and challenges outdated stereotypes, combats stigma, and...

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...