“But Whyyyyyyy?” If you have a child old enough to be assigned chores, you’ve probably heard that response far too many times. Trust me, I’ve been there with not just one kid, but two. Two boys that would rather spend time complaining about doing chores than just spend time getting them done. And let me …
Family time is so important and getting away kids from screen’s is important too. That is why in our home, we spend at least one night a week as a family. Sometimes it involves watching movie or playing video games as a family (Hello, Mario Kart). Other times, we spend it with a family game …
As you become an adult and maybe even start to have children of your own, you may believe that the importance of a good dental regime begins to become less important. However, dental health is just as important when you grow up as it was when you were a child, with many of the habits …
There is nothing harder than trying to find the perfect family gift at Christmas time. Sure, you’ve remembered to snag something for just about everyone on your list as an individual but did you remember to give a gift to your family? Perhaps you even want to give a single gift to an entire family …
We live in a day and age where sharing special moments with family is as easy as a click of a button thanks to social media and the internet. But what happens when you don’t want to post on Facebook and would rather share those moments privately with the ones you love? Thankfully, there is …
You can make the most of your time spent with your kids this summer without breaking the bank. I’ve come up with 50 Fun, Cheap and Free Things to Do This Summer with Kids so you’ll make enjoyable memories without killing your budget. I’ve always heard that you only get 18 summers with your kids …
Spanking is something many of us grew up fearing. We learned to shape up or bend over the knee, it was as simple as that. While the form of punishment has been slowly dying due to the social stigma attached to it, experts are now saying you should NEVER spank your child and they have science …
I’ve been planning birthday parties for my kids for almost 9 years now (my oldest will be 9 in May eek) and if there is anything I know, it’s that they are expensive! Planning a child’s birthday party can be much more stressful than you might imagine. Everything from the planning to the cost, can …
Dear Daughter, I knew I wanted you the moment I knew I wanted to be a mother. After having your brothers I felt I was ‘okay’ being a boy mom and I was, for a while anyway… I tried to tell myself (and your father) that I was done having kids but your father knew …
2 years ago my husband and I decided we weren’t going to try but we also weren’t going to prevent a pregnancy. We’d just see what would happen. You see, I was dead set on having a girl and while I knew there was a 50/50 chance of that happening, it still didn’t stop me …
As a mom to a child with a food allergy (peanuts in particular) I fear the day that I have to ever watch my son go through a severe allergic reaction more commonly known as Anaphylaxis. While I thought I knew what to look for, one mom just painted a very real picture and now …
When your teen becomes old enough to take their drivers permit test and ultimately, receive their state license, it can be an emotional rollercoaster. It’s an exciting time for your teen because it typically means the ultimate start to independence but it can be emotional for parents. It’s the first step to adulthood and a …
Being a new parent is exhausting. When we came home with our daughter we were told by doctors to not let her sleep more than 4 hours at a time without waking her to eat. The reason: they wanted to ensure she was getting enough food and gaining enough weight. Bottom line – she had …
As a parent to a toddler, I know that coming to the realization your toddler is ready for the potty is rough. Not because you don’t want out of those diapers (because let’s face it, it’s so nice!) Instead, it is because it marks a time when our kids are gaining more independence and growing …