Why The “Best” Holiday Gift For Teens Isn’t For Us
Teenagers are notoriously hard to shop for, and mine insist all they want is money. I refuse to give up and just fork over the cash, and I’m okay with that.
Teenagers are notoriously hard to shop for, and mine insist all they want is money. I refuse to give up and just fork over the cash, and I’m okay with that.
What do you do when your toddler son is now afraid of his constantly aggressive playmate?
No, you are not my mother, said the baby bird. You are a Snort, and you’re kind of creeping me out.
What to do when your canine baby voices his displeasure of the new baby…by peeing on the rug.
A mom is eager to get her family of non-morning people started with their daily routine earlier in the day. Her New Year’s resolution is not faring so well thus far and turns to Amalah for some advice.
A mom or two kids (who share a room) needs advice on scheduling naps for her toddler so that it doesn’t negatively interfere with bedtime for both kids.
An expecting mom is overwhelmed already thinking about all the big changes her family and her toddler will be going through in the recent future and as such needs advice on the timing and how to transition her toddler from a crib to a bed and starting potty training.
How to say “HANDS OFF” to an overly hands-on grandparent.
Learn to make your own personalized and custom cookie stamps for St. Patrick’s Day and any other holiday or special occasion.
My great sleeper of an infant has started to wake-up and change our entire schedule. What do I do?
When I read “The Five Love Languages of Children” years ago it truly revolutionized the way I parented my children. I remember there were several moments while reading when a light bulb would go off and I wanted to smack myself on the forehead for missing what seemed, in retrospect, so obvious. Rereading the book this time I was struck by how much I had forgotten.
“Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen is the perfect anthem for parents of teens; it’s time to let them go, as scary as that is for both them and us.
The “official” Montessori guidelines on TV time are really strict. But are they realistic?
I just found out — thanks to Facebook — that one of my best friends is getting married. And I’m not invited. What happened??
How to teach toddlers to play nice…especially when your own docile pet puts up with far too much.
Amalah discusses her diastasis recti, umbilical hernia and other post-pregnancy body changes that nobody seems to talk about.
My youngest is about to embark on a new adventure: college (as a dual-enrolled high schooler)! It’s weird and wonderful and scary and awesome.
Problem: Grandma likes stuffing little Susie full of junk food all day long. Double Problem: You’re not actually little Susie’s mom.
Brainstorming through some common cloth-diaper problems.
Not surprisingly, my toddler is parroting everything I say. Including the curse words. Do I really need to watch my potty mouth? Is it too late?