Toxic Family Ties
A new mom is in the middle of a War of the Roses in her family and needs advice on how to not let it affect her life and family relationships.
A new mom is in the middle of a War of the Roses in her family and needs advice on how to not let it affect her life and family relationships.
How I keep our finances open and organized so my husband and I can both access it anytime.
To me it isn’t even a question.We aren’t getting another dog. It is not going to happen. Nope. Never. Not getting a second dog. No thank you.
Transitioning to middle school is a scary time for any kid, but when it’s an ADHD child, how should you best proceed? I’ve been there. Don’t panic!
I did some back-to-school shoe shopping at a kids’ shoe store with my young daughter. Here I share what I found and which shoes we liked best.
Jazz up the popular kids’ toilet paper mummy costume for Halloween with a DIY Pharaoh 3D mask. We’ve got the mask for you to print out and decorate. The only other thing you’ll need is a long sleeved t-shirt to stick on your head! Classy!
Bring the super popular Angry Birds video game to life with some homemade bean bags, cardboard boxes and kids’ imaginations. We show you how.
This summer, I dusted off my film degree and compiled a list of less obvious classic movies for us to watch as a family. These are all films that both kids and adults will enjoy, so we should have many, many hours of movie fun.
We’ve all had that weird “I just told my toddler to stop licking the cat” moment, but it doesn’t get any less weird when they’re teens, actually.
What to do or say when the unthinkable happens.
Is potty training in cloth diapers really all that different from disposable diapers? Can you avoid the Pull-Up phase altogether? What about those infernal snaps?
My breasts are leaking at five months pregnant! And leaking a LOT. Is this normal?
What do I tell other mothers who are trying to tattle on my nanny that I have total confidence in her?
I love to make crafts, yet find Valentine’s Day cards to be a chore. I always start with grand plans, but after my kids have made about 10 cards they lose interest, even when we start well before. So I was looking for ideas that truly are easy but will make you feel good about creating handmade cards.
A couple of my children have lice and nits. That’s it. There is nothing to do but shave our heads and burn down the house. Just kidding. This is how I got rid of it and cared for my home after the lice discovery.
It’s not that you’re trying to be embarrassing, really, it’s just that your teenager is obligated to be mortified about your existence. Minimize the pain.
Amalah explains the evolution of her change in personal opinion regarding her once safety-focused concern on lavender oil in children’s personal care products.
School uniforms can create a more respectful learning environment and expedite getting ready in the morning. But they also can come with a price – a blow to children’s creativity and individuality.
Teaching my teen to drive continues to be challenging, but perhaps less because of the driving itself and more because I’m still learning how to help her.
Micromanagement is my middle name, but as my kids approach adulthood I’m actively scaling back so they can shine in spite of me.