When Winter is Shorts Weather for Kids
Yes, I am the not-so-proud owner of an 11-year-old boy who refuses to wear pants in the winter. He (very strongly) insists on wearing shorts year-round, even when the temperature is only in the high 20’s.
Yes, I am the not-so-proud owner of an 11-year-old boy who refuses to wear pants in the winter. He (very strongly) insists on wearing shorts year-round, even when the temperature is only in the high 20’s.
Looking for an age-appropriate valentine card printable that your kids can pass out to their classmates and friends? We’ve got a free friendly card that’s devoid of love-dovey messages and comes in more colors than just pink.
A third-trimester pregnant mom has an unusually large amount of family and friends visiting and staying overnight on a fairly regular basis and she’s quite tired of it. How can she say No politely?
The cutest napping duo of all time, Thoe & Beau, are now the stars of their own bedtime story. Released just in time for Valentine’s Day, it makes a perfect gift for young ones or the parents-to-be in your lives.
Time marches on, and now that my kid is halfway through her junior year, college planning is beginning in earnest. There’s so much to think about!
Lessons learns from a verbal altercation that can be applied to relationships and life in general.
Our favorite kids outfits this season to celebrate one of our favorite holidays, Valentine’s Day!
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.
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a single mom? Here, your assumptions and misconceptions about single moms are cleared up, once and for all.
I didn’t have to snoop when he was in grade school. All of his classmates lived in our neighborhood, so I already knew most of the parents. I also regularly volunteered in the classroom. But now he’s in a big school that combines three different neighborhoods, and I only volunteer when under court order. That means I don’t know anything about the kids he now wants to hang out with, and since he’s no help at all, I have to dig.
I’m okay being a Dog Person (and talking to my favorite creatures in a high squeaky voice), but a new visitor is throwing me for a loop.
Inspired by the upcoming Lunar New Year– Year of the Sheep– we have tutorial for easy-to-make sheep face masks for kids. Super simple.
I was never a sporty kid, and my own children never want to exercise, either. How do I set them up for good lifelong habits when I can’t get them off the couch?
A few things I wish I’d known before we began orthodontic treatment for my kids. So if you’re just beginning the process, here is my handy guide to getting started.
When did life become so short? Why did I wait so long to make the most out of my time with my daughter? Notes on the long and the short of motherhood.
Self-care isn’t just about treating yourself to something special. For many people, it’s just giving yourself the simple, everyday necessities.
Is being gifted all it’s cracked up to be? In some cases, it can be more of a hindrance to success than you might think.
Every year winter brings all kinds of skin annoyances, like seasonal eczema. Thankfully, we’ve figured a few things out to keep comfortable and splotch-free.
I have a new weapon in my never ending quest to find healthy snacks that excite my kids — fruit salsa with cinnamon pita chips. This recipe is crazy simple — it’s basically just a finely chopped fruit salad — but it’s fast to pull together and everyone in my house loves it.
A mom needs advice on how to keep her young child’s fine blond hair from becoming a tangled matted mess. Amalah has some tips for keeping toddler hair tangle-free.