I was out with my four kids last week for our second round of school supply shopping. It’s as awful as it sounds, but even worse when you haven’t been able to find the blank index cards, 1.5 in…
Making Your Home And Life Comfortable For Your Kids After A Divorce
Just because you’re divorced doesn’t mean your children can’t be part of two independent, happy homes. Creating your new home as a bachelor or bachelorette is different than making a home for y…
The Risk Window Blinds Pose To Your Child
parenting can sometimes seem like a constant series of emergencies, with threats to your child’s health around every corner. From the sodas that children drink to paint used in the home to the …
Dear Parents, Here Is How You Know When Your Child Has OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes severe discomfort for sufferers. Persistent, unwanted images, thoughts and images take over, causing a considerable amount of dis…
5 Backyard Family Activities For You And Your Kids This Holiday
As a parent, you probably don’t want your kids to while away this holiday/ break glued to their iPads and smartphones. But on days when the mercury is climbing and your neighborhood looks like a ghost…
Will My Baby Girl Look Like Me?
I was challenged to take a walk down memory lane – pregnancy, first time motherhood and preparing for a baby. Pregnant with my first child at age 25, there were so many thoughts running through my hea…
My Experience Raising A Multiracial Baby
I love taking a walk down memory lane and seeing the crazy things I used to say on this here blog. Oh man, if I could time travel–Wait, I think I wrote about that already. But really, if…
How To Deal With The Challenging Task Of Your Kids Homework
Homework can be very challenging, especially for high-energy kids who have a hard time sitting still at school, much less at home. As a parent, you may find yourself at a loss as to how …
Learning How To Say No To Your Child
It is very hard to discipline a child. It can even be heartbreaking. You want to see a sunny smile on your child’s face, not a sad frown, tears, or the dreaded tantrum. Saying “no” the wrong way can c…
This Is Why You Should Read To Your Child Every Night
By the time you’ve tucked your kids away in bed you’re usually ready for a well-earned rest! But before you plant that final kiss there’s one more thing you need to do: read a bedtime story. The Melbo…