April is World Autism Awareness Month and with autism affecting 1 in 59 children in America, I feel like everyone knows a family dealing with the disorder. My good friend Jessica let me ask her some questions about her...
There's a frequently sited statistic that moms of three kids are more stressed than moms of fewer or more kids. On a day-to-day basis, this finding makes sense to me. Moms of one or two children simply have less...
The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also bring stress, whether from gift shopping, travel plans, or juggling too many events. While adults often feel the weight of the season's expectations, kids—often unintentionally—hold the key...
Vacations are a great opportunity to bond with your kids and explore new places. However, traveling with teenagers in the colder months can be tricky. Here are some winter travel tips for moms vacationing with teens to keep everyone...
It's intense out there! And it's going to last longer than a day. Election season often brings heightened emotions and stress, not just for adults but for kids, too. The news, debates and intense conversations can trickle down, making...
Before I had my child I thought I knew what it was to be fully present, but I realized that I was still rushing, still getting to the next destination, and still always trying to achieve more per moment...
Milestones are something that are on your mind from the moment your child is born (if not before). First smile, first tooth, first sleeping through the night, first walk, first words . . . but as kids get older,...
There are always numerous books to add to your home libraries or to simply borrow from your local library. Here are some new titles that are sure to spark interest in your littlest to your biggest:
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Want your child to develop grit? Have a growth mindset? Know how to persevere through failure? Of course you do. Here’s one way to encourage these traits: have your...
“How was your day?”
My kids seem to be so annoyed when I meet them after school wanting to know how their day went. They look so happy when I peek into their classroom before pick up. Yet, in...


























