Should a Babysitter Just Babysit or Do More?
What is the role of the babysitter? Are they just there to care for children or should they be doing light household chores too?
What is the role of the babysitter? Are they just there to care for children or should they be doing light household chores too?
There are challenges that come with a big family. Constant comments from strangers and lots of mouths to feed. But there is one challenge I find the hardest.
When do you know it’s time to take someone off your holiday card list? Or is sending cards a life time commitment?
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!
When you think of a midlife crisis, you think of a guy who goes out to suddenly acquire a sports car and a trophy wife. But women have midlife crises too. And here’s what to do about it.
Most parents are afraid their kids will find out too soon that the tooth fairy isn’t real. But what happens when the kids keep believing well into their pre-teen years?
It seems people are relying on technology for a quick way to say thank you. Here’s why we need to bring the handwritten thank you note back.
You can feel very helpless when a spouse (or significant other/partner) is in crisis. And it’s not always clear how to help them. But there is actually something you can do.
We tried out some top brands of sunglasses (for toddlers to tweens) and give you our review and Alpha Mom favorites.
Tired of buying swim goggles that leak? Alpha Mom tested out six popular brands of kids swim goggles and masks so you don’t have to waste your money any longer.
The preteen years can leave parents struggling to connect with their sometimes emotional, unpredictable child. But focusing on your child’s passions might be the key to a closer relationship.
Feel like your kid is always complaining? Sometimes the best thing a parent can do is to help a child understand and process negative feelings.
Sometimes you need to be your child’s advocate when you’re dealing with a doctor or dentist that is not giving them the respect and kindness children deserve when receiving medical care.
The preteen years can come with a roller coaster of emotions. I’m learning how to handle my unpredictable child and find the sweet moments too.
My child’s dog anxiety has nothing to do with a specific dog. I’m sure your dog is cute, fluffy and gentle but my kid still wants nothing to do with him or her. Please don’t take it personally.
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.
How do you help your daughters when they are excluded from play by the other neighborhood girls?
How do your kids’ friends address you? By your first name. By Mrs., Ms. or Mr.? Do you have strong opinions on this? Or take a laid-back attitude?
This year we pick a dozen toys on a various Holiday Hot Toy Lists to test out ourselves. Learn which toys we would recommend buying, consider skipping and avoiding altogether.
We try out the safest reusable water bottles available to determine which are best for young kids, elementary schoolers, tweens and adults.