Big Kid
Home Alone, the Milestone Not the Movie
In the past week I have had conversations with several people about what age is okay to leave your child home alone. What do you think?
Toddler
Hair Care 101 for Curly-Haired Tots
When baby’s got curly hair and mama doesn’t know how to care for it, it sometimes means baby is walking around with a rat’s nest on her head. Luckily we’ve got mama covered with advice from another mom in the trenches.
Your Life
Dirty eLaundry
A mistyped email address gave her an unwanted front-row seat to a friend’s crumbling marriage. Now what?
Family Fun
We Can All Learn from Special Olympics Athletes & their Families
I’ve just returned from the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens (as a guest of longtime sponsor P&G) and as expected it was a learning experience. We can all learn from Special Olympics athletes and their families.
Crafts
Milk Jug Decorative Window Crafts
We’re always looking for cheap or– better yet– free materials to craft with here, so we’ve played around with crafting all sorts of things out of those big plastic gallon milk jugs over the last couple of years. The type of plastic they are made from is pretty versatile as far as crafting goes. We have two crafts here to show you.
Family Fun
Thank You, Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Though no longer with us in body, Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s spirit and energy lives on through Special Olympics. Thank you, Mrs. Shriver for starting a powerful movement.
Baby
The Hunger Mind Games
Amalah returns from maternity leave with advice for the mother of nine-month-old who will. not. eat. anything. at. all. no.
Family Fun
Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies
Did you always want to attend the opening ceremonies of a world-class sporting event? Me too. And, I finally did it this past weekend in Athens, Greece when I attended the opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics World Summer Games!
Family Fun
On the Road to Athens for The Special Olympics
I just arrived in Athens today to attend the Special Olympics World Games. I’m extremely excited to meet the young athlete Christopher McMullen. Learn why.
Baby
Taking Care of a Newborn Baby at the Beach
How do you integrate a very new addition into your regular ol’ family beach vacation?
Holidays
Patriotic Parade Streamers for Your Bicycles & Scooters
What could be more patriotic than some fancy streamer handle bars for a good old-fashioned Fourth of July Parade!? We show you how to make your own!
Party & Play
“Sleeping Beauty” and Other Games That Let Mommy Snooze
Hide ‘n Seek too intense? Try one of these easy games instead that allows you to rest and parent at the same time. WIN-WIN.
Young Child
The Diagnosis Battlefield
My child has just been diagnosed with a condition my in-laws don’t even believe exists. Now what?
Big Kid
Teenagers and Curfews
What do you think is an appropriate curfew for teenagers? Do you remember having a curfew when you were that age? Do you think it would be okay if I just locked my teenagers in a plastic bubble until they turn thirty?
Young Child
Affirm Your Child’s Heart Through Play Time
Play time is a perfect opportunity to show your children that the needs of their heart can be met in healthy ways.
Young Child
Playdating With the Enemy
My friend’s kid is mean to my child, but my friend has no idea. Now what?
Parenting
Ordinary vs. Extraordinary
The Special Olympic World Games are coming up (eight more days!) and we’re more excited than ever to experience the extraordinary.
Holidays
Tiny Vinyl for Father’s Day
Have a “stereophile” dad at home? How about this diy Father’s Day gift that you can help the kids make?
Young Child
The Beginner’s Guide to Allowances
Is my kid ready for an allowance? How much money…and how much responsibility?
Toddler
A Boy & His Pursedog
Little kids and little dogs: It ain’t exactly Old Yeller over here.