7 Kids' Books For Celebrating All the Winter Holidays
There is so much to celebrate. These seven children’s books will help you bring that magic home to your kids during the holiday season and cooler months of the year.
7 Survival Strategies for Holiday Gifting
No matter what you celebrate, choosing gifts for the small people in your life is no easy feat. This set of guidelines can help.
10 Lazy Ways to Be a Better Parent
You don't have to pour over all the parenting books and take classes to be a better parent. There are far less complicated ways of doing that.
The Power of Silence and How to Help Kids Find More of It
Science indicates that silence can be beneficial to us in so many ways, as it impacts our physical, mental, and emotional health. Here's how to find some.
This Is What Pregnancy After an Eating Disorder Looks Like
The active part of my eating disorder was many moons ago, but my recovery is ongoing. Especially when I'm faced with gaining 30 to 50 pounds in nine months.
As A Dad, How I Work to Unplug
Is it me or does life seem to be speeding up? Every year, month, week, day, hours – even minutes – feel as though they are just flying by.
Kid Made Recipe: Pumpkin Fudge
Pumpkin spice season is in full swing! These treats are full of fall flavor, have only five ingredients, and are super easy for kiddos to make.
4 Social Qualities to Help your Kids Become Good Friends
Show the four traits of friendship - cooperation, respect, sharing and attentiveness - towards others and your children. Your kids will learn to do the same.
5 Ways To Share Día De Los Muertos With Your Kids
Orange marigold petals spatter like drops of sunshine on the pavement. The smell of empanadas and fresh citrus fills homes. Dia de Los Muertos is easy to love.
A Mindful Family Plan for a Happy, Healthy Winter
The change in the quality of daylight causes seasonal depressive symptoms that go beyond typical “winter blues.” Here are some ways to help.
5 Reasons You Should Go on a Mom Retreat
Mom-specific and women-only retreats held all over the world are on the rise and gaining popularity with the baby burping bottle-and-breastfeeding masses.
Rewards Don’t Work – Here’s What Does
While a reward system may get kids into the habit of behaving in the desired manner, it’s not a long-term solution.
4 Upsides of Having a Partner Who Travels for Work
Work puts food on the table and travel is often inevitable, so, in that spirit, I give you some of the upsides, if, like me, you need a little help spinning it.
Top 10 Items to Add To Your Baby Registry
Putting together a baby registry can be overwhelming. Which products do you actually need? Which ones should you avoid? Here's where to start.
These 7 Books Can Inspire Kids to Get Up and Move
Here are seven books that will make your child want to put down the controller and move their feet.
To the Heartbroken Mom at Her First Daycare Drop-Off
It may feel like the most difficult morning of your life. But trust me, mama, your baby is in good hands and daycare drop-off won't always break your heart.
How Keisha Noel Designs Jewelry (Plus Business, Family, and a Joyful Life)
“Being a mother has been my greatest joy while juggling a thriving business,” says Keisha Noel . “It’s truly a balance." She reflects on the joyful juggle.
10 Reasons to Consider Preschool if You're on the Fence
Preschool infuses your little one's day with a whole new world of interesting activities, plus new people to connect with and enjoy. Plus, more great reasons!
7 Things You Need to Know About Back-to-School Shopping
My daughter started kindergarten last year. I practiced easing my daughter's anxieties, but I didn't suspect shopping would become its own source of anxiety.
Books To Help Children (And Adults) Understand What It Means To Be Transgender
These five books will take away the cloud of fear or confusion and empower you to make gender an everyday discussion.
3 Ways to Have A Great Partnership With Your Nanny
Building a good relationship with your nanny is critical to ensuring that your home is a place where you, your child and the nanny you employ can be your best selves. Here are three tips to make su...
20 Family Traditions That Will Teach Your Kids To Love Nature
Combining family traditions and the outdoors is a fun and exciting way to create memories and a love of nature at the same time. Here are 20 ideas to get you started.
7 Reasons Why Being in Nature is Essential for Kids
There is much that nature can do for us all. The following are seven significant reasons to convince you to make more time for it with your whole family.
An Honest Review of Baby Led Weaning
Baby feeding is not about sticking a certain amount of rice cereal down my baby's throat to fill him up; it’s about introducing him to a world of new flavors and textures.