Have family, will travel
When my husband first brought up the idea of taking our three kids — ages 8, 4 and 8 months — on a road trip throughout the Southwest, I thought he was crazy.
View ArticleParenting kids with 10-year-plus age gaps
Moms are constantly pulled in many different directions at once: Do you pick up your screaming baby or get juice for your thirsty toddler? Moms quickly become master multitaskers. When your kids are...
View ArticleMy child hates to read!
“But Mom, I hate to read!” No parent ever wants to hear these words from a child. It can be particularly difficult for parents who have kids who hate reading when they themselves love to read and...
View ArticleHow to talk to your teen about sex
So your little one is no longer little and she or he is now preparing to head to college. How do you approach "The Sex Talk" subject without it needing capital letters? Here are some tips that worked...
View ArticleRaising financially successful children: Ages 4 to 7
It's never too early to start helping our children learn valuable habits that will set them up for success in the future. I'd argue that the sooner we start, the better! So take it one step, one...
View ArticleRaising financially successful children: Ages 8 to 13
When your children are ages 8 to 13, it's a wonderful time to start adding variety to the way you financially educate them. At this age, you can introduce concepts like budgeting or even investing....
View Article7 Steps to a positive child custody outcome
Child custody cases are difficult for everyone involved. While it is always best if parents can mutually agree on a workable schedule for their family, a family court judge may decide where children...
View ArticleRaising financially successful children: Ages 14 to 17
Let's look at the financial principles we should teach our 14- to 17-year-olds, including ways we can help them earn income, and also how to sort through many higher education opportunities without...
View ArticleHow to help your child learn to read
As a mom and a reading specialist, I had a very hard time finding great beginning readers for my kids and kids I tutored. The trade books that teachers use in schools are generally not available...
View ArticleThe return of Aunt Flo
Aunt Flo hasn't visited for quiet some time. Eighteen months to be precise. Nine months of pregnancy and nine months of breastfeeding kept her away. Then one afternoon I found her waiting on my...
View ArticleHow to help your anxious teen
If you are the parent of a worried teenager, rest assured that you are not alone. Anxiety is the chief mental health complaint of young people.
View ArticleEverything I need to know about life I learned from my 1-year-old
On the eve of my daughter's first birthday, I'm amazed by the essential survival skills she's mastered in just one year on this earth. She has learned how to breathe, how to rest and digest, how to...
View ArticleTake another honeymoon and bring the kids with you
You may not think the words “honeymoon” and “kids” go together, but you’d be surprised at how easy and enjoyable it is to bring kids with you on a trip meant for two.
View Article7 Factors to consider when choosing a summer camp
Summer camp conjures up wonderful memories of outdoor activities, new friendships and growing independence — not to mention a break from homework battles, carpools and the need for a babysitter. But...
View ArticleEnd of year teacher's gift idea: DIY pencil holder
As another school year comes to an end, you might want to make a gift to show appreciation to your child's teacher. This fun DIY pencil holder — made from pencils — is cute and functional.
View ArticleFoods to avoid during pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting time for many women as they watch their bodies change and prepare for the arrival of a new baby. However, being pregnant also comes with a seemingly long list of rules and...
View ArticleThe worst kind of public shaming for discipline
Public shaming or humiliation has become a more widely used parenting technique for disciplining kids in recent years. But when does it cross the line? In a recent situation where a parent shaved their...
View ArticleDeportation of refugee children a must
The recent influx of refugee children has humanitarians up in arms to let these children stay in the name of asylum from the violence in which many of these kids suffer from. However, I am not one of...
View ArticleCheckered past: A mother reveals the skeletons in her closet
When I was younger I was a vampire, I showed my boobs, did drugs, I was a scream queen of the month... But all of those things have come full circle now that I am a mom.
View ArticleShould you supplement while breastfeeding?
When you're pregnant or nursing, you worry about how the things you eat, drink or are exposed to will affect your baby. Sometimes, you spend more time checking labels and researching products than...
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