Big Kid
The Glass Is Exactly As Full As It Should Be
While trying to balance helping my autistic son’s potential and limitations, I don’t always get it right. The good news is, he does, in spite of me.
Holidays
Advent Calendar Printable Game
It’s that time of year again when you realize you didn’t buy an Advent Calendar in time and they are all sold out. Have no fear we have a printable game that will probably be more fun anyway. All you need to do is click and…
Relationships
Full-Time Grandma Is a Full-Time Problem
A step-dad turns to us looking for help on a tricky situation with his partner’s mother and how she is influencing her grandchild, and not in a good way.
Food & Home
Fall Harvest Lunch Box for School
Celebrate the end of autumn with a cute school lunch box filled with fall treats for the kids. Pumpkins, foliage, apples, and slices of “pumpkin pie” all come together in a delicious harvest.
Pregnancy
Surprise Pregnancy at a Crossroads
A newly pregnant woman feels as if she is being forced to make some very big emotional and logistical decisions given her recent pregnancy news and her father’s terminal cancer diagnosis. But does she have other choices?
Big Kid
Thanksgiving Apart: Still Thankful
Our family won’t be together this week, but that’s okay — it’s helping me focus on what’s really important, and how thankful I truly am.
Young Child
Chores & Young Children: When (& How) to Start
Oh, the irony of parenting: It’s undeniably hard work, and yet most of us are doing entirely too much of the work. And while we might be able to swoop through a room and put toys away in 10 minutes doing that job for them is actually lazy parenting on our part. It’s their responsibility. Kids NEED chores. Here’s your starter’s guide.
Baby
Holiday Hot Toys: Hits and Misses of 2015
We tested many of the toys found on retailers’ Hot Toy Lists for 2015. And we’ll tell you the ones to buy, consider skipping and avoid all together!
Health & Safety
A Realistic Checklist to Picking a Pediatrician
I still distinctly remember the rising anxiety I experienced throughout my first pregnancy as the deadline for choosing a pediatrician approached. It felt, at the time, like choosing a pediatrician was my very first major decision as a parent and thus my first opportunity to get it completely wrong. I didn’t though, and neither will you.
Relationships
The Etiquette of Teacher Group Gifts & Thank Yous
A teacher turns to parents for advice on how best to say thank you for a large group gift. What do you think?
Big Kid
How To Help When Far-Away Family Is In Crisis
Today’s query asks if being far away means a concerned aunt can’t help her nephew, and my answer is that she can help more than she thinks.
Big Kid
The Poor Sensory Sport
A mom needs advice on how to help her sensory-seeking child handle disappointment on the sports field as it’s now starting to affect his relationships.
Holidays
Pin-the-Snood-on-the-Turkey Game for Thanksgiving
This game pretty much works like Pin-the-Tail-On-The-Donkey but you stick the snood on the turkey instead. What is a snood, you ask? Let me tell you!
Education
Helping Kids with Homework: Yes or No?
Ah, homework. It can be the bane of your existence. It may be your nightly battle. Here we tackle finding the balance between helping your children accomplish their responsibilities and fostering independence.
Big Kid
ADHD and College Prep: The Last Frontier?
My high school senior is more ready for college than I’d imagined, except for this one little issue that could turn into a giant issue. I have to trust her.
Toddler
Potty Training Wars: Boot Camp Rebellion
When you have a strong-willed child you need to choose your potty training battles carefully.
Holidays
Thanksgiving Day Pie Topper Printable!
These Thanksgiving pie toppers do double duty… not only as cute decor for your pie but also to claim your piece.
Relationships
The Gift That Keeps On Giving: In-Law Drama
A mom is stuck in an awkward family situation with an in-law who is holding an unreasonable grudge. What can she do to make future family gatherings tolerable?
Holidays
Easy Felt Leaf Napkin Rings for Thanksgiving
If you want a simple way to make your Thanksgiving table festive and let older children help in the decorating these leaf napkin rings will be the perfect activity!
Toddler
Behavior: What (and How) to “Teach” an Under-One-Year-Old
A mom of soon-to-be toddler needs guidance on the hows and whats to teach her young one with respect to listening and behavior.