Summer Reading Recommendations for Tweens and Teens
Is there any better time than summer to dive into a good book or two (or ten)? I say no. Here’s what my teens are reading, and what I hope they’ll read.
Is there any better time than summer to dive into a good book or two (or ten)? I say no. Here’s what my teens are reading, and what I hope they’ll read.
To celebrate a preschooler moving up to Kindergarten we used Transformers to help him understand the process. Here’s how to make a Transformers Bento Box lunch.
Single parent or not, we all need to allow ourselves a break and a chance to reboot and reset for the sake of our kids. Hold the guilt.
Our family needs to move; when and how should we tell our young daughter?
In honor of these preschoolers graduating, we threw a end-of-the-school year outdoor Transformers celebration. Easy to do and most of all, fun!
Should I be concerned that my baby will have different (but loving family) caregivers most days of the week? Will it cause attachment issues in my infant?
Raising teenagers is hard enough; finding clothes that fit them properly shouldn’t be another fight. Here’s a few tips for a couple of common challenges.
What happens when being the single mom to your four kids is exhausting?
What do I tell other mothers who are trying to tattle on my nanny that I have total confidence in her?
Headed out to Disneyland Park for a family vacation or day trip? Here are recommendations for rides and attractions so you make the most of your experience.
An update from a sleep deprived mom on what advice worked for her on safely sleep training her infant son whose night waking and cries were disturbing her older daughter’s sleep.
A new mother needs wants to know how to stick to her decision to keep away from her toxic family. We have some advice on where to start.
As someone who has always loved food and hated exercise, learning how to take care of myself has been surprisingly fraught (but ultimately rewarding).
Check out some of these awesome outdoor toys we reviewed. They have been tested by my children and a few neighbors and any other kid that looked bored. And some of these toys definitely got the Alpha Mom Favorite award!
This is a perfect and easy craft to keep kids entertained on your family nature walks.
What’s the etiquette of gift giving for joint kid birthday parties?
Having friends over to celebrate the final game of the FIFA World Cup? Print out these tiny flags to decorate your party and snack food.
As much as single moms might not want to admit it, there’s a fear of being alone. Kristen Chase shares her own worries about finding love again.
A new mom’s hair is extra brittle and damaged. Is the damage caused by the colorist’s technique or because of postpartum hair issues and hormones?
We review and discuss Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J. Siegel. Book club questions included.