Now that we are officially passed my son's first birthday, we are in the toddler zone again. It's funny watching how different he is at this age than my daughter was. He is so much more active, always on...
Whether or not your child has purpose in their lives as an adult is on you, mom. (Figures)
According to new research from Washington University in St. Louis, children who have more conflict with their mothers in their early elementary...
Dear Teachers,
Thank you for dealing with my crazy this year.
In this whirlwind season of finale things – final tests, final grades and final fights over what my child is going to wear that day – I want to take...
My daughter is a creative-type person. She always has been and will spend hours quietly coloring, crafting and doing just about anything that involves markers and imagination. So, I was shocked when she walked onto the soccer field last...
“The days are long but the years are short,” is a popular saying among parents. The problem with this statement is that it’s totally true. The years will fly by and before you know it your baby will be...
My daughter is opinionated. She is 2, so that's to be expected. However, I don't think this is going to go away. I see it as a good thing for her life in general and a frustrating thing for...
In a world where everyone wants their kid to be the hot dog, my daughter is the princess. In fact, my daughter loves princess, pink and all things “girlie.” Her most recent obsession is My Little Pony.
Now, I love...
With preschool winding down soon I've started reflecting on the last year with my daughter. She's learned so much and it's been exciting to watch her just soak it all up, but we've had some setbacks too in the...
Recently I was at an event with other parents and everyone was chit chatting about their summer vacations. Their summer adventures sounded amazing, exotic and, basically, like a vacation Pinterest board in the making.
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Much has been said about this year's presidential election, way too much at times. We do discuss politics a little in my house but not extensively because my husband and I don't agree so it never goes well. We...
I’ve personally never been very good at math. In fact, most of my family – including extended family – does not like it as a subject. I struggled with math throughout elementary school, middle school, high school and even...
I always knew I wanted to be a writer. Well, as soon as I realized that I didn’t have the body to be a prima ballerina or the voice to be a pop star, I knew I’d have to pick...
My daughter has never questioned diversity around her- whether it be diversity in her friends or diversity in parenting. For as long as she can remember, it's always been a part of her world. Her best friends at school...
By Guest Contributor Dawnene Law of Beans and Peanuts
With the school year now upon us, I find myself increasingly busy. Gone are the lazy days of summer. We’re now up and out of the house early. Then we are...
“Why didn’t you want to kiss me?” I asked my daughter.
“You’re not supposed to kiss on the lips,” she said.
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I had asked for a quick smooch as we snapped a photo on our...
By Guest Contributor: Alicia Dolan
Life was moving along happily. I was married, had a career and a little 2-year-old boy and then BAM! I was a single mom. Now granted it did not exactly happen that way but we...
Throughout life, Halloween hadn’t been that important to me, but like almost all holidays, it became much more fun when I had kids.
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When I was young, my mom handmade all...
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