Suicide In Children: 3 Things You Definitely Need To Know

It's every parent's worst nightmare. Suicide in children is not a conversation topic that arises naturally or frequently. Most parents would not even want...

Tips and Tricks Beyond “Say Cheese”

Are you looking for ways to get your kids to cooperate while you strive for the perfect picture of them? We have some great...

Amber Teething Necklaces: Do They Work and Are They Safe?

Natural parenting. It's what the 21st century is all about. Organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, cage-free chickens, and homeopathic pain remedies. None of...

Why the Medical Community is Failing Us with Their “Standard of...

No matter who you are, no matter where you live, and no matter what you do for a living, each and every person is...

Toddler Travel Essentials

Whether you're flying cross-country or embarking on that dreaded 8 hour drive to grandma's house, one thing is certain: traveling with a toddler is...

Homework Motivation

Ah, homework. It’s the bridge between home and school. Homework is a tool teachers use to reinforce what students learned during the day and...

Life Lessons Learned On A Carnival Cruise

Going on a cruise with your family is a stress free and extremely fun way to show your children the world. Traveling is life’s...

Parents as the Problem – Why We Need to Stop Overscheduling...

Children learn through play. We see it, we hear it, we know it, yet as parents many of us seem to, at some point...

10 Wonderful Ways to Fill Your Christmas Bucket List

A Christmas Bucket List can help you capture the Christmas spirit and remember the reason for the season no matter what the age of...

5 Things to Know about Middle School Challenges

Middle school is the start of a new era for kids. It’s all about transition. The little munchkin you used to walk to class...

4 Topics To Avoid When Engaging With Others & Their Children

"Oh she is so cute, her ears remind me of Dumbo", or "I miss that stage, you better enjoy it because when they get...

One & Done: Busting Myths about Only Children

Some couples immediately know they want, say, three kids, while other couples know they are done after having just one. Having an only child...

New Year’s Intentions For You And Your Kids

After the chaos of the holidays, the new year feels like the perfect time to slow things down and reset.  The house and our...

What is an IEP?

In education there are dozens of acronyms that get thrown around by teachers and school personnel, so chances are if you have a school-aged...

4 Ways to Help Your Kids Deal With Sibling Jealousy

It is inevitable that in a household with multiple children, there will be fighting. Some of that fighting will be because of sibling jealousy....

A Preschool Reader—Should You Do It? 5 Little-Known Tips. 

Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, friends, neighbors—even strangers—everybody’s got an opinion on whether or not you should teach your preschooler to read. People will (oh-so-kindly) suggest...

25 Well-known Sayings and Quotes Your Child Should Know and Understand

You probably hear or say at least one of these well-known sayings and quotes every day. Your children should know and understand these phrases,...

Moms Supporting Moms: Tips for Mental and Physical Wellness

Motherhood is a journey that can be challenging, yet rewarding at the same time. Mothers are the backbone of every family and their role...

Give the Gift of Reading: Books for Preschoolers and Young Kids

There is no better gift for a child than the gift of literacy, literature, and a lifelong love of reading. To be read to...

Unplan Your Summer Vacation

Summer is quickly approaching and that leads to the question, "So what are your plans for the summer?" Pinterest is filled with summer planning...

How To: Be a Preschool Supermom

  As school registration begins in the spring, so does the parent responsibilities for next school year.  Being a Super Pre-School Mom is totally attainable...

7 Powerful Reasons Why Enrolling Your Child in Piano Lessons Will...

Enriching your child's life with the magic of music is truly a decision you won't regret, and I'm here to tell you, as a...

Stroller Guide- Compact Luxury with gb Pock

When’s the last time you looked in the back of your car and all you could think of was how much stuff comes along...

Why your child needs music education

It’s not just about a recital, an adorable, proud bow to the audience, or roses thrown at his or her feet during an encore....

Heat Related Illnesses: Preparing For the Summer Heat

    The official period of summer for 2017 is from June 21 to September 22. As we approach the summer months, it is important to...

The Incredible Benefits of Playing Video Games

Rather than seeing stories about the benefits of playing video games, if you spend any time watching the news or you search online for...

4 Tips to Getting Dressed Every Day as a New Mom

As a new mom, I struggled a lot in the beginning to make time for myself. Getting dressed every day seems like something that...

The Comprehensive Guide to Choosing a Car Seat

If you're a parent to younger kids, you know that car seat guidelines have changed dramatically in recent years. So much so, in fact,...

Early Literacy and the Importance of Reading to Young Children

“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss A child’s education...

Worldschooling with the WildBradburys: Combat Loneliness on the Road

When I set out on this adventure, I was mostly concerned about the children's ability to make friends and feel included in this process....

Developing Phonemic Awareness in Your Little: 5 Blockbuster Activities

As early as kindergarten, most children begin the process of learning to read. In order to do that with ease, they must develop phonemic awareness, which...

Planning for the Future: Assisted Living Care

We moved my grandmother (Mom’s Mom) into an assisted living facility yesterday. It is a beautiful place filled to the brim with Christmas trees,...

Top 7 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in the USA

Dining out with kids can be... an experience. We've had some doozies over the years, with slow service + starving children, tantrums, massive spills,...

7 Health Boosting Fall Activities

While autumn might seem packed with Halloween candy, fried carnival food, and fatty pumpkin spice lattes, there are plenty of ways to offset unhealthy...