It doesn’t matter how excited kids are for summer to arrive. Within a week or so, you’ll start to hear your kids complaining about being bored. Obviously, opening your wallet every time your kids claimed they were bored would quickly deplete your bank account (and your sanity). Thankfully, you can easily find free things to …
You’re home with your new baby. It’s your first time being a mother and – to be honest – you’re scared to death. Everyone gave you all the tips and advice they had, but you’ve forgotten everything they said. Take a deep breath. It’s going to be okay. Here are some essential tips for new …
What girl doesn’t need a good girlfriend? As you get older and have kids, you may find that your friends who don’t have children seem more distant or aren’t understanding of your schedule. Sometimes, you just don’t have that much in common anymore. That’s when you need mom friends. Where’s the guide on how to …
Recently we had over a foot of snow, and that was after getting a few inches just two days before. These were the first real snows of the winter, so of course the kiddo was excited to get outside and explore it. So was I! As long as I don’t have to drive in it, …
It can be all-consuming. That feeling that you let your child down or didn’t do the right thing. It may be something silly, like forgetting to pack an extra juice for snack time, or something serious, like letting your child ride a bike without a helmet and then ending up in the ER. Regardless, mom …
It can be hard for stay-at-home moms to get used to having the kids at home every day during the summer months. You try to keep them busy while also getting things done. If you work from home, this can be a struggle. The key to making things work out is to have a routine. …
We all want to raise confident children. The only problem is a lot of parents are going about it the wrong way. Confidence isn’t achieved when everything is handed to a child. This type of parenting leads to children who are self-righteous and feel entitled. A sense of entitlement is not confidence. You want your …
We live in a society where everything is available at the touch of a button. Cartoons are on 24-hours a day and even books are more popular to read from a device than actual pages. The ability to limit screen time for our kids is becoming more and more difficult. Thankfully, there are things you …
You may think your child is too young to help around the house, but it’s easier than you think to come up with age-appropriate chores for kids. Whether your child is still a toddler or a bit older, you’d be surprised at how much they can do. The earlier you start your child doing chores, …
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Raise your hand if your preschooler keeps asking you for little odds and ends at the store. It’s good to know that I am not alone. However, trying to teach your preschooler the value of money can be hard. This is where earning an allowance comes in. An allowance for preschoolers? Yep. It works for …
This post has been sponsored by TestingMom.com. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. My son will be finishing up preschool this year and entering kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year. Like most moms, I want to set him up for success by ensuring that he knows what he needs to in order …
There is no job more rewarding or fulfilling than being a mother, but there is also no job as tiring or as time consuming. If you want to be a better mother and make your children happier and healthier, here are four ways you can do exactly that:
When my son was first born, I was the typical first-time mom. I lost a lot of sleep just watching him sleep. He seemed so tiny and fragile, and well, he was pretty cute, too. And not only did I lose sleep, but the house was a mess and I let my hobbies fall by …
If you were shy as a child, you might be worrying about how your own child will fare when starting preschool. While it can be hard for us shy moms to know where to start when helping our kids be social, there are several things we can do to help our children grow in social confidence and begin to …
It’s cold and flu season and runny noses are running rampant. If your child is anything like mine you know that aspirators and nose sprays are impossible to use without a wrestling match, and you cringe at the idea of using that NoseFrida contraption. If you’re at the end of your ropes and see no …
When your children are ready to start school, especially if it’s preschool, you’re both going to be nervous. Starting school represents a huge milestone for your kids and it’s natural to want to be as prepared as possible. Here are a few tips for dealing with the first day of school jitters… That goes for …
Here in Virginia, the kids are headed back to school. Even though my kiddo doesn’t start preschool until the second week of September, I’m already working on ways to make his special day a big event. Here are some easy (and fun!) ways that you can celebrate the first day of school.
The first day of school is a big deal and capturing your kids on this special day is pretty important, too. Not only will it capture a memory that you’ll treasure forever, but it will also be a memento for when your children are older. If you’re unsure of how to capture the perfect first …
Going back to school isn’t just an emotional time, it’s also an expensive time. You have to buy all new clothes, accessories, and school supplies. It may seem hard to believe, but Dollar Tree actually has some good quality school supplies. Below is a list of amazing back to school supplies you can purchase at …
My little guy starts preschool in the fall. Talk about a nervous mom! Will he play well with other children? Will he like his teachers? Will he he be okay without me? Honestly, I think I’m more anxious than he is. He’s just plain excited. But if your child is nervous or feeling unsure about …
Does your child seem to hate reading? It’s not an uncommon problem, and when storytime is a constant struggle, you may be tempted to throw in the towel on reading. Don’t give up even if you and your child are struggling to get through just a few minutes of reading every day. Teach your child …
I love being a boy mom. My son is playful, outdoorsy and full of creative ideas. Along with those wonderful traits come a lot of dirt and stains, as you might imagine. But I don’t worry about how dirty his clothes get when he’s digging in the mud or splashing in puddles thanks to all …