Parenting

As a scrunchie mom, I’m better able to let my guard down, initiate outreach to other moms, and check my opinions at the door.

If your kids are like mine, they LOVE Halloween and doing fun activities to celebrate! The five Halloween crafts listed below are great for toddlers and preschool age children but can be tailored to older kids as well. These activities...

How do we wisely raise tech-savvy and often tech-absorbed kids?

Executive functioning skills are serious business, but it doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while practicing.

Of all the decisions I made as a first-time mom, choosing a daycare was the toughest. I couldn't find a cheat sheet or checklist to guide me. So I made one!

In our house, the start of school also signals the beginning of the fall sports season for my kids. Just as I make sure my kids have the right equipment for whichever sport they're playing, I also ensure that...

Just like that, summer is over and it’s time to get back into the rhythm of early mornings, packing lunches, homework, endless activities, and lest we forget—ARD meetings. If you're a special needs mama, this one is for you. ARD...

As parents, one of our greatest responsibilities is to raise our children with the tools to understand the world around them. And let’s be honest, the world is a scary place.  Introducing your children to politics is hard! This...

As of July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is accessible in a new way. These three new digits can save a life: 9-8-8. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides crisis services for emotional distress or suicidal crisis....

When it comes to summer and fun, swimming and water are high on everyone's list. But if you have littles, then you want to be fully aware of how to practice water safety. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease...

I waited my whole life to become a mom. In fifth grade, my music teacher had everyone introduce themselves and say what they wanted to be when they grew up. I eagerly proclaimed, "I want to be a mom!"...

When we talk about favorite holidays, the Fourth of July is in the top three for me: Christmas, Thanksgiving, and then the Fourth. Festivals, food, family and fireworks—what’s not to love? And as with all holidays, we celebrate with...