Are you paying your kids to do chores around the house? It’s a common concept, whether you give an allowance, or work some other payment system, it’s not unusual to find families who pay their children to do chores. Here’s the thing, though: you need to stop. Seriously, STOP Paying Your Kids To Do Chores. […]
What My Mom NEVER Told Me About having Kids
Being a parent is both the hardest and the most rewarding role we will ever fill. No matter how much I read, observed, planned and dreamed, nothing could prepare me for the true roller coaster ride of being a parent. Although I learned a lot from my Mom, there are plenty of things she never […]
Preparing Your Child for Preschool: How You Can Help
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when children and their parents are prepping for back to school. If you have a child going to school for the very first time, there may be even more pressure on you. You need to plan schedules, prepare lunches, get school supplies, buy new clothes, […]
10 Back To School Lunch Ideas for Preschool – Kindergarten
Your little one is heading to Preschool or maybe starting Kindergarten! That is so exciting! It’s a proud mommy moment for sure and as a Mom, we can make these school days interesting for our children with lunches that they look forward to. From little notes in the lunch to themed lunches each day, you […]
Preschool: Teach Your Child Colors with Learning Colors Bingo
Learning Colors Bingo is the perfect way to get a jump on teaching your child their colors will assist your child with preschool. The first years of school can be overwhelming for little ones as they are venturing into new territory and unfamiliar places. The more they know in advance can boost their confidence and […]
Security Items and Kids – What Does It All Mean?
Does your daughter have an old raggedy blanket that she carts around everywhere? Maybe your son insists on bringing his favorite teddy bear to the strangest places? Does it sometimes make you feel like your child is channeling Linus from The Peanuts? If so, you may be wondering what this all means. You’re in the […]
FINALLY – How to Get Rid of Head Lice Once and For All
Getting rid of head lice can be tricky. You may feel like you’re in the clear, after using a lice treatment, only to have them reappear a week later. This is all too common with head lice and there are a variety of reasons for this. Usually, it means you didn’t treat it properly or […]
9 Outrageous Myths Of Being a Single Parent That Piss Me Off
Being a single parent is tough enough without other people’s input. Still, it’s common for people to have an opinion on your lifestyle and often times, those opinions are based on Myths Of Being a Single Parent. I was a single Mom for quite a while before I met my husband. It was hard, eye […]