35 fun and free summer activities for kids
Summer is here and the kids are out of school. It can get a little challenging for parents to keep their kids busy with 3 months of no school. Camps are a good solution but are oft
10 useful gift ideas for teachers
I know it’s only March so I am ahead of the game, but with 3 children I am very busy and it’s very helpful to plan ahead. Even if you’re reading this way too late and hav
5 tips on helping kids cope with a pet loss
Having to cope with a loss of a pet with your children can be very hard. A few days ago, we lost our family dog Tiger. Tiger was my dad’s dog, and my dad passed away four years a
6 ways to teach important values to young kids
Teaching important values to young kids When I was growing up, my mom made me do all types of chores. As I look at our generation of kids and all that they have sometimes it seems
to my toddler, from your pregnant momma
To my sweet and defiant 3 year old: Last night, when you wanted to sleep on my belly and couldn’t, I saw the hurt and tears in your eyes…and it broke me. I know
6 reasons a child’s bond with their grandparents is important
photo credit: Tracy VanDam My kids have been fortunate enough to have their grandparents actively involved in their lives since birth. The bond that they have is unbreakable. Growi
I thought I was giving myself the shitty mom of the year award
It was turning out to be a great Sunday yesterday! Kids were so happy when they woke up because they were allowed to go through their Halloween candy to see what they got. Time c
7 Tips to Help you Through the Dinner Battles in your Household
These past few months dinnertime has become a moment I dread. My kids have been super picky and refuse to eat what I make. I was getting so frustrated because I wound up making two
12 tips on how to volunteer at your child’s school without feeling guilty
How many of us would love to drop all of our responsibilities and just spend time helping others? If we had the opportunity I’m sure many of us would take it, but let’s face it
how to spend quality time with your kids
What does it really mean when you ask yourself if you spend quality time with your kids? What exactly is “quality time? Once you become a parent, time starts going faster and