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,...
Making Extended Breastfeeding Work For You
Your baby is suddenly a toddler, you have educated yourself on extended breastfeeding and baby-led weaning and have decided that it's for you. Now...
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...
Best of Netflix: TV Shows
Finished all of your favorite shows and not sure what to watch now? The time for mindless scrolling has come to an end, why?...
What’s Really Going On In Your Dog’s Head?
We take our dogs to daycare when we’re at work. When we go to the vet, the doctor asks, “What’s going on today with...
Is an IUD Right for You?: The IUD Pros and Cons...
An IUD (Intrauterine Device) is a long-term, reversible form of birth control. It is a small T-shaped device that is inserted into your uterus...
Best Umbrella Strollers for Parents on the Go
Sometime's a tricked-out, fully-featured oversized stroller is just too much. Sure, they have their place, but when traveling on mass transit, venturing to an...
Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and 3 Ways To Treat
If you are a woman who is struggling to get pregnant you may have heard of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). If not, you have...
Danish Designs For Every Child
Set your child apart from the typical mall fashion this season. Explore the new styles and muted colors of another land. Trade in your...
Easy Prayers For Children To Learn
What could be more challenging for a parent than trying to teach the concept of God to a small child? How about finding easy...
Denmark Legoland Immersion
In Northern Europe, you can find a small village of rural farms that goes by the name of Billund. Billund, Denmark still exists because...
SHOPPING SMART FOR BACK TO SCHOOL
Back-to-school shopping can be fun and exciting: cool gear, the latest back-to-school fashions, and blank notebooks just waiting to be filled with the year’s...
10 Great Baby Gifts Under $10
Sometimes it is nice to add a little something special to a shower gift or surprise a newly expectant friend with a small present....
4 Things to Know About Having a Baby in Germany
I remember the day we got orders to Germany like it was yesterday. We were so excited, ready to continue our married adventure in...
7 Tips for Setting Boundaries with Grandparents
You’ve just welcomed your first child and during all of the excitement of becoming a new parent, you’ve failed to recognize that life has...
Halloween Costume Ideas and Pro-Tips that Can Help Even the Busiest...
Here we are. October is in full swing and your kids still don't have their Halloween costumes picked out. The kids have a million...
How To Make A Fall Waldorf Play Table
Nature-based learning is an incredible way for children to learn by using their innate skills and curiosity. Children are intrigued and entertained by the...
10 Tips for Maximizing Your Fertility
Growing up, sex education classes lead us to believe that we will get pregnant the first time we have unprotected sex. While this certainly can...
Research Says You Should Stay At Home with Teens, Not Only...
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How To Help Kids Manage Bullying in Schools
Unfortunately, bullying in schools has become a frequent occurrence among students in our schools today. Many students do not realize the harm it causes....
Children’s Books about Veteran’s Day + Tips Before Heading to a...
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Veteran's Day is Monday, November 11th, and you might be wondering what activities are a good option for your...
Summer Camping in PandAmerica
If you're conflicted about summer camping options this summer, this is your read for the day.
Home From College – Do You Require Your Big Kids to...
So, the big kids are home from college for a three or four-week winter break. It’s part of the ups and downs of your...
18 Creative Ideas for Charades: A Timeless Game for All Ages
Coming up with ideas for charades can be a fun and creative process for a party, holiday, family game night, or a rainy Saturday....
Fall & Winter Lookbook 2018
The air is crisp, the trees are losing those last few leaves and sweater weather is in full swing. Closets are now displaying cozy...
How to Deal with a Stranger’s Mean Kid
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Or at least that’s what they used to say. Nowadays the mentality is that...
Cell Phone Safety Tips for Parents and Caregivers: A Guide on...
In today's digital era, the question of when to hand over your child's first cell phone is a looming dilemma for many parents. With...
Life Changing Hot Chocolate
Thick, rich, and delicious. Cioccolata Calda, also known as Italian hot chocolate, is hot chocolate like no other. Unlike the traditional American hot chocolate,...
10 Ways To Survive (& Even ENJOY) Your First Trimester Of...
The first trimester of pregnancy is ROUGH. Honestly, all of pregnancy is rough, and it’s not like there are people lined up to warn...
What I’ve Learned From Watching My Parents Grandparent
I always knew my parents would make amazing grandparents. And they have, the relationship they have with my son has exceeded all my expectations....
Top Tips for Sleepover Success
One of the rights of passage for young kids is getting to that sleepover stage where they are old enough and ready for sleepovers....
Finding Your Tribe When It’s Not Handed To You
There is a perception that military spouses are automatically placed in a supportive circle as soon as their ID card is laminated. In some...
Post-Cesarean Emotions & How To Cope
Photo credit: The Art of Making a Baby
This post is part of a series of articles on Cesarean birth. For more on dealing with...
Suspension of RECP is Happening for Army, Air Force; Navy Follows...
Update as of March 6, 2020: At approximately 1930 EST yesterday, the Department of the Navy confirmed that they will be suspending RECP at...
“Boys Will be Boys”-Theories on Men, Divorce, and How we Raise...
According to a recent study by the legal website, Avvo, having a partner is more important to men. Specifically, 20% more women than men...
How Parents Can Guide Kids to Thrive in Acting Jobs
As a parent, you've likely witnessed your child's natural flair for performance, whether it's captivating an audience with their storytelling or embodying characters during...
