12 Things only Parents of pubescent Kids understand

12 Things only Parents of pubescent Kids understand

Well, hello there, Puberty. It’s been a while. What’s new, you ask? Let’s see, I have an 11-year-old son — oh, wait. That’s right. You know him. You know all about Boy Wonder — the kid who grew nearly five inches last year who’s now suddenly sprouting pimples and hair in all the … places. … Read more about 12 Things only Parents of pubescent Kids understand

17 Things I’ve learned about Flu Season as a Parent

17 Things I’ve learned about Flu Season as a Parent

I was sitting in my living room one night last month when I realized it was upon us again. My 6-year-old was on the sofa; she’d been throwing up most of the day. My 8-year-old was in his room; he just started throwing up. As for the toddler, she started two nights ago. It was January — … Read more about 17 Things I’ve learned about Flu Season as a Parent

7 Ways Moms get their Kids to clean their Rooms

7 Ways Moms get their Kids to clean their Rooms

My daughter’s room looked like a tornado had whipped through it. Every single one of her bureau drawers was open, with clothes spilling out. Clothes and laundry were all over the floor, to the extent that I could no longer see the floor. I couldn’t see her desk, either, because of the piles of papers, … Read more about 7 Ways Moms get their Kids to clean their Rooms

15 Genius Ways to deal with bored Kids

15 genius ways to deal with bored kids

If there’s one phrase that parents dread hearing from kids, it is “I’m bored.” (Coming in a close second: “I think I’m gonna throw up.”) Sometimes, boredom can actually benefit kids — I’ve found that unstructured time gives my children a chance to come up with creative ways to entertain themselves. Then again, there are … Read more about 15 Genius Ways to deal with bored Kids

5 Easy Ways Parents can have a positive Impact on Kids

5 easy ways parents can have a positive impact on kids

Parents are often riddled with guilt wondering whether they’re providing their children with unconditional love and support. As a mom of two, I’ve learned that there are simple things parents can do to have a positive impact on their kids. Speak up Some people think that saying how you really feel can get you into … Read more about 5 Easy Ways Parents can have a positive Impact on Kids

 10 Tips to make the most of your Trip to Disneyland with the Big Kids and Baby too!

 10 Tips to make the most of your Trip to Disneyland with the Big Kids and Baby too!

We had the opportunity to go to Disneyland last month, and even though it was mid week and my husband couldn’t go, we knew we couldn’t pass up the opportunity.  My daughter hadn’t been since she turned 3 and didn’t remember much of it at all, and my son had never been.  So needless to … Read more about  10 Tips to make the most of your Trip to Disneyland with the Big Kids and Baby too!

7 Ways to help ease your kid’s back-to-school anxiety

7 Ways to help ease your kid’s back-to-school anxiety

In a few weeks, my 6-year-old son, W, will embark on the grand adventure known as The First Grade. This is incredibly exciting for me because I have very fond memories of my own first grade year, and I’d love for W to experience the kind of magic and wonder that year held for me. My teacher, … Read more about 7 Ways to help ease your kid’s back-to-school anxiety

The parents’ guide to flying safely with food allergies

The parents’ guide to flying safely with food allergies

In August of this year, 4-year-old Fae suffered from anaphylactic shock on her flight home from a family vacation. She stopped breathing and lost consciousness 20 minutes into the flight, after a fellow passenger opened a bag of peanuts four rows away. The most disheartening part of the story is that this passenger, along with all … Read more about The parents’ guide to flying safely with food allergies

What your kids need to know about sexting

What your kids need to know about sexting

Note: For the purposes of this conversation, I’m going to use the term “sexting” to include any way that people privately communicate their desires via technology, including sharing explicit photos or words. The nation gasped when we learned about the Colorado “sexting scandal” that’s all over the news. Parents everywhere were shocked to learn that students, primarily … Read more about What your kids need to know about sexting