Make Morning and Bedtime Routines Easier with a Chart (Free Printable)
by Rachel Meeks
Mornings and bedtimes with the kids easier when they use a chart so I can give fewer reminders.
The Time I Gave Really Bad Parenting Advice
by Rachel Meeks
I gave terrible parenting advice to my coworker one time. Oh, and did I mention this was years ago, long before I had any children of my own?
The Ethical Nanny Diaries
by Amalah
Do I have to declare my part-time nanny’s earnings to the IRS? Is it really a big deal if I don’t?
Fun Commercials Targeted at Parents
by Isabel
You seem to hear a lot about commercials that get it wrong when targeting parents (like the Motrin babywearing commercial and the ensuing “Motrin Moms” backlash). Here are two recent commercials that have struck the right chord with me.
Kung Fu Panda World
by Isabel
My 7-year old son has just hit the age that he’s really getting into games in general. Sure, he liked the Wii and some board games just fine. But now he’s learning skill and strategy and I have to admit that I love it. As kids my husband and I were avid game players and we still love playing cards. It’s about time our genes started expressing themselves in our offspring. Our latest fave is Kung Fu Panda World, Dreamworks Animation’s first foray in to the online space.
NurtureShock for those who love to know how the mind grows
by Isabel
Are you a fan Malcolm Gladwell’s books? You know Outliers, Blink and The Tipping Point? Then I think you’ll really enjoy NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children. I sure did.











