A Quick Fix for Cooped-Up, Wound-Up Kids (That’ll De-Stress You Too!)
I first caught it out of the corner of my eye: a flash of something white moving across the living room at an alarming speed. I turned to see my…
Your 4-Step Guide to Becoming the Best Mom You Can Be
“Uh oh,” I heard my child say. As I looked over to see what sparked the comment, I saw the cup on its side…
How to Make the Most of After-School Time With Your Kids
Even though my son is only in half-day preschool, I have already learned the power of the after-school hour…
The Ultimate Toddler Gift Idea That Won’t Cost You a Penny
First and foremost, I cannot take credit for this amazing idea. Well, I can…
5 Surprising Ways to Strengthen Your Child’s Academic Skills at Home
As a parent, not only are you the first educator that your child encounters, but you are also the most important teacher…
What Millennial Moms Understand About Self Care (That Other Moms Don’t)
Last week I overheard some comments that made my heart hurt. They included…
3 Compelling Reasons Families Should Switch to Natural Personal Care Products
My first child was only a few days old, just home from the hospital, when I had what I’ll call my “ingredient list awakening”…
3 Steps to be Fever-Ready With an Infant
I can remember it so clearly because it was one of my first “parenting fails”…
I’m Raising My Daughter to be Beautiful—And You Should Too
“Oh, it happens all the time. A lot of girls do it,” my student stated, with a bit of a shrug…
How To Be a Little Girl
This is my daughter Lily. She is constantly messy…
My Family’s Zero-Pressure Summer Bucket List
At first glance, the concept of a “summer bucket list” might seem like a really bad idea…
How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Glued to Their Screens
While at the zoo with my preschooler a few weeks ago, I almost got run over by a teenager who was…