How to Survive Cabin Fever if You are Craft-impaired
School break is upon us. At Alpha Mom we have plenty ideas for the crafty. So, we thought it would only be fair to present some for the not so-crafty. Enjoy!
School break is upon us. At Alpha Mom we have plenty ideas for the crafty. So, we thought it would only be fair to present some for the not so-crafty. Enjoy!
Normal things that most families do together like eating dinner, going for ice cream, or even getting to church on time require a hilarious amount of effort.
Basic and invaluable advice for parents on kids’ personal safety.
Easy steps to remove the stress associated with back-to-school and rest assured that your children are well prepared for a healthy and productive year ahead.
Whether your kids are already back-to-school or you are winding down your summer vacations, we knew you could use some back to school humor and wisdom (okay, more humor than actual wisdom) and enjoy our back-to-school truths.
We’re making a special exception this month and have chosen Minimalist Parenting as our next parenting book club choice.
Instead of overscheduling, having more free time built into our summer days makes all the difference.
Once kids are school-aged like mine, it’s reasonable to expect them to shoulder some pet care responsibility. However, keep in mind that, although they may want to handle something like the litter box or dog walking, they might not be ready just yet.
Bethany of BethanyActually shares a moving personal story about mother judgment, patience and simple acts of kindness to other mothers. We are all in this together. Thank you Bethany. A must-read.
Car seat safety guidelines are regularly updated. Take our little quiz to see how you do on three important recommendations.
Because that’s what we do in our house. We blame our kids’ less desirable characteristics on our partner’s gene pool.
Halloween is coming and we think this is the perfect time to talk about the best toothbrushes for getting the job done right.
How do you make better use of family time during the school year to keep things feeling light instead of hurried? New habits and purposeful plans are key.
Make a name acrostic using your kids’ best character traits to encourage them.
The idea of a lazy, 1970’s inspired summer sounds fun but the reality is – I need to keep my kids busy at summer camp so I can get my work done and keep my sanity.
Not sure you want your kids taking a giant knife to a pumpkin? Try these three simple and kid-friendly crafts instead. More fun and less danger!
Are you feeling the crush of summer? Here are 3 simple tips to help you get your parenting summer groove back.
Parenting is a 24/7 job and you can’t always be expected to bring your A game. Sometimes we relax on the job and that is more than okay.
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.
Self-care isn’t just about treating yourself to something special. For many people, it’s just giving yourself the simple, everyday necessities.