4 Ways To Make Summer Reading Fun
Even though the sun is shining and the back yard is calling, we've still made time for reading. We've kept the love of books alive in the midst of the...
Category "Parenting"
PAMPERS “FIRSTS” VIDEO WILL HAVE YOU REACHING FOR THE TISSUES
Pull out the tissues, make sure you’re alone… because you may find yourself sniffling and smiling after you watch this video about baby’s firsts from Pampers. (I may or may not...
4 Ways to Battle The Holiday Bustle
It’s holiday time! While that brings out a smile, dancing to holiday music in the store and dreams of eggnog by the fireplace…it also brings a hint of dread. Can...
Here’s To The Unsinkable, Unbreakable, #UnstoppableMoms
My mom is one tough lady. I’ve written about her before and it’s still hard to put into words just how much I watched her do, provide, prepare and more...
How To Stop Yelling At Your Child
Have you found yourself yelling more often than usual? Not every mom and dad has this issue, but if you do, it can be a real problem. Yelling at children...
The Dreaded “I Hate You” Phase
Right now, my four year old’s favorite words are “I Hate You”. You hear parents lament this phase all the time. They are hurt. They are shocked. I’m just annoyed....
Teen Driving – Imagine 5 At Once!
When State Farm® asked me if I’d like to share with you about teen driving I thought about it for exactly three seconds. It was only THE topic in this...
I Don’t Go On Field Trips
My preschooler has his first field trip in a few weeks. They’re going apple picking, a hay ride – it’s an all day event. When I told an acquaintance about...
Kids Eat Dirt, Why are We so Worried about Colds?
When I was a kid, my mom actually planned a playdate for me with a kid who had the chicken pox. Back then, there was no vaccine for chicken pox,...
How Does Disney Cruise Lines Apologize For Losing Your Child? They Give You a Bottle of Wine.
Everyone knows the intricate steps taken when a child comes up missing at a Disney amusement park. Within 20 minutes of a child being reported missing a call goes out...
My Child is Screaming And I Can’t Do Anything About It
It’s 3 a.m. and my youngest (3) has been screaming for two hours now. He’s inconsolable; pushing away any touch and slamming his hands over his ears when I try...
My Little Builder
Daddy and little man have started a new father-son tradition: the Home Depot Kids Workshop. This past weekend I tagged along to see what all the excitement was about. They...