Activities
50 Things to do with Kids in Chicago Before They Grow Up
Continuing our series of Things Children Must Do in their cities, we tackle Chicago today. Note to self: must go to there soon!
Activities
50 Things to do with Kids in the Kansas City Area Before (or Even After) They Grow Up
So many fun things for locals and visitors to do with their kids or, even as, gasp, adults. A giant sculpture park, a maze and lots of water fun (and more) in the “City of Fountains.”
Activities
50 Things To Do with Kids around Boston Before They Grow Up
Whether you live in Boston or have plans to visit in the future (like who doesn’t want to go there?), keep this insider’s guide to activities in and around Boston handy.
Activities
50 Things to do with Kids in St. Louis Before (or Even After) They Grow Up
If you’re not lucky to live in our around St. Louis, Missouri you may want to plan a visit soon, after taking a virtual tour with our local host, Angela of Fluid Pudding.
Activities
50 Things to Do with Kids in Nashville Before They Grow Up
Nashville was made for children. Read our insider’s guide of the events, exhibitions, playgrounds, shops, and restaurants– all created with kids in mind– to visit whether you are a resident or a visitor.
Young Child
How to Keep Your Kids From Killing Each Other
Mom of four boys– and soon a brood of five — shares her secrets to keeping the peace between her kids and bringing out the best in them.
Pregnancy
What I Know About Divorce and Children
From a matrimonial and family lawyer with over two decades of experience, here are her suggestions regarding children and divorce and what you should know.
Health & Safety
Filling in the Blanks
When I introduce myself from here on out, I am supposed to say, “Hi, my name is ______________, and I’m an alcoholic.” That’s the first step, according to the brochure some nice woman handed me as I entered my first AA meeting day before yesterday.
Young Child
What You Need to Know To Discuss Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Your Kids
Every year, when we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I find myself re-learning things I already knew and finding new information which lead me to thinking about what it is we really need to know about Dr. King when we’re teaching our children and, in my case, students.
Party & Play
PS3, Wii or Xbox? Let me help!
Trying to decide between a Wii, XBox 360 or Playstation 3 as a video gaming console for your family? Liz Gumbinner of CoolMomTech.com helps figure out what’s the best choice for your family.
Young Child
D is for Disorder
I know that many kids these days struggle from the alphabet soup of disorders. Why aren’t we talking about it more openly?
Activities
50 Things To Do in Orlando With Kids Before They Grow Up
Orlando is known for being a vacation destination, and alongside all of the theme parks, Central Florida is home to amazing kid-friendly activities. From the nature trails to water parks to professional sports and art classes to sweet treats, Orlando has a never-ending list of fun things for families and kids to do.
Family Fun
GroupMom: Deal of the Day Offerings for Kids!
Kids can now make their lives easier by taking advantage of some of the great deals their moms are offering for mere pennies. Don’t want to eat your vegetables? Buy a GroupMom deal!
Baby
If Kids Can Be Banned from Restaurants, These People Should Be, Too
A restaurant recently announced that they no longer welcome young children. We think, there are far worse offenders who should be banned from restaurants.
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.
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.
Parenting
Still But Not Silent: Honoring Stillborn Babies
How do you balance respecting other’s feelings and recognizing the child you lost? Cecily of Uppercase Woman provides some guidance.
Your Life
Not Without My Niece
My sister died and now my niece’s father is trying to keep me from being a part of her life. Is there anything I can do?
Big Kid
How to Host Your Child’s First Sleepover
It happens to all parents– sooner or later, we have to host a sleepover. Here’s some advice from someone who has been there, done that.
Big Kid
How to Handle Your Child’s First Sleepover
Your kid is about to embark on a lifelong adventure known as Sleeping At Other People’s Houses! You will have an evening to yourself. What should you do now?