Big Kid
In Defense of Youth Sports
Several of my young children are competitive athletes. These are the lessons my children have learned over the years from involvement in youth sports.
Big Kid
I Let My Young Teens “Date”
There are valuable lessons to be learned in all of our relationships, romantic and otherwise. And like so many other things that I was so sure about, I changed my mind. Here are the reasons I let my children “date.”
Young Child
Helping your Kids Understand the Value of Money and the Importance of Saving
Raising kids to understand the value of money and understand the importance of saving money are daunting tasks. We try to break it down into some simple tips.
Big Kid
How Old is Too Old for Trick or Treating?
We are living in a time where people are constantly lamenting the fact that children are growing up too quickly, acting like adults long before their years. And yet, inexplicably, many people feel twelve is too old to act like a child.
Big Kid
Home Alone, the Milestone Not the Movie
In the past week I have had conversations with several people about what age is okay to leave your child home alone. What do you think?
Big Kid
How to Punish Your Tween, Survivor Style
What happens when you leave your tween son’s punishment in the hands of his siblings? Hilarity, that’s what.
Big Kid
When the Tables are Turned on Mommyblogging
I was worried about what my kids would think of the things I wrote about them, turns out I should have worried about what they would write about ME.
Young Child
The Line in the Sand
What has happened for me as parent is redefining what actually matters, not getting as caught up in the small things, and choosing my battles wisely.
Big Kid
Is Technology Making Us Better Parents?
We have the illusion of control and the peace of mind that comes with technology. But are we better parents or the same parents with more to feel guilty about?
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Five Mistakes Every Kid Should be Allowed to Make
A parents first inclination is save our children when something goes wrong in their lives. Truth is we all learn better through making our own mistakes.
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Teens, Sex and Porn
What I hadn’t realized then was that was the easy part, discussing the cut and dry mechanics of sex. I hadn’t realized that it was just the beginning of an ongoing conversation where I would have to push past my own embarrassment and get over my own hang ups.
Activities
Sea Shell Art Craft
Have you ever come home from vacation with a collection of shells you don’t know what to do with? We say gift them as art. Or, keep it for yourself!
Big Kid
7 Universal Truths About Raising Teenagers
Some days I think chasing a toddler around the pool’s edge would be less exhausting than parenting teens.
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NS Teens: Making Safer Online Choices
Hey, there’s a resource out there that can help you help your kids understand things like how your online reputation can affect your offline life.
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Summer Sleep-Away Camp Essentials
Yes, of course you will get a list from your summer sleep-away camp telling you that you should pack sheets, sunscreen and bug spray. Plus lots more I’m sure. But on THIS list are the extras that can make your child’s experience just a little sweeter while away from home.
Holidays
Make Your Own New Year’s Eve Noise Makers!
Ring in the new year with these shiny new noisemakers made from raisin boxes! They’re fun to shake and even more fun to make!
Holidays
Glitter Paper Houses
I love little holiday cardboard miniature villages so I made a template for something similar that you can make with the kids. This is a quick and easy project!
Holidays
DIY Holiday Wreaths
Ring in the Christmas season with fun homemade wreaths crafted from repurposed household items you can find in your own recycling bin! One man’s trash is another man holiday trimming!
Holidays
DIY Holiday Advent Calendars
We created two free printable calendars customizable to reflect your family’s own celebration of the holidays. One calendar is a gingerbread house with 24 days to count down until Xmas and the other calendar is a winter village with eight window openings to celebrate the days of Hanukkah. Enjoy!
Holidays
DIY Halloween Tote Made with Cereal Box Stencils
More ghosts and jack o’ lanterns! We made these fun and simple stencils to use on treat bags, but you could add them to decorate tees or banners.