All of my most treasured Christmas memories are of simple things like baking treats, decorating the tree and spending time with loved ones, so if you are looking to start some Christmas traditions with your family, keep them simple and check out these ideas that work great for tots!
Read MoreDeveloping an attitude of gratitude is healthy for you and your family. Learn how practicing gratitude daily will help you increase happiness and decrease levels of depression, while also letting you focus more on the good things in life.
Read MoreHate the feeling of being “hangry” while having absolutely no clue about what to make for dinner? Try these 5 easy steps to meal organizing to help you save time, shrink your food bill, feed your family healthier meals and more.
Read MoreDoes the thought of doing homework make your kids cringe? It can hit everyone in the family hard, especially when it’s still early in the school year, so find out the best ways to approach the often-dreaded subject of homework.
Read MoreKindergarten is a big step for moms and their little ones – exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time! These 8 tips for moms of new kindergarteners will help ensure a smooth start to their official school career.
Read MoreWe know kids thrive on routine, so how do we harness their energy to create effortless back to school routines? Begin with easy checklists and rewards to help take the pressure off Mom and Dad!
Read MoreMy kids don’t want to talk about it right now, but as a somewhat responsible mom, it’s my duty to be prepared for their annual return to their place of education. Here are my tried-and-true back to school basics for moms to help you be more organized for the new school year.
Read MoreTo raise your daughter to be brave, you need to teach her to take risks, to not be afraid of failure and to blaze her own path in the world. Give her plenty of chances to try new things and help her to move outside her comfort zone so she’ll be more apt to take on new challenges.
Read MoreI want my kids to know the feeling of lazy summer days with no special agenda and I also want a break from trying to be the perfect mom. This summer, I’m going old school.
Read MoreIt’s early days of summer vacation over at my place and my youngest just said the B word (bored). Ugh. If you’re anxious about how to fill the long days of summer with your kids or trying to juggle a full work schedule during school holidays, it’s time to consider the summer bucket list!
Read MoreThe struggle to limit screen time and exposure to social media is real for parents of Post-Millennials, as is the harmful effect that excessive exposure to screens can have on the physical development of young people’s brains. How are you navigating the ever-changing frontiers of technology, social media and parenting your teen?
Read MoreIf you want your children to be better prepared for life, start financial literacy early by showing them how to save, budget and give money. Helping kids to understand money management and the value of a dollar will better prepare them for their first real-world experiences without Mom and Dad.
Read MoreIt was a long winter, juggling kids, your household, maybe even work. . . You are definitely antsy and undoubtedly irritable, so consider making a fresh start this spring and ease some of your anxiety with a few tips from my Girlfriend’s Guide to Managing Mom Stress.
Read MoreSometimes my eldest asks why she doesn’t receive an allowance like many of her friends. To date, my husband and I haven’t been doling out weekly pocket money to our children, and we don’t plan to do so anytime soon. Some may argue that we’re not preparing our children for the real world by not teaching valuable money lessons, but I say, that can be taught without a weekly allowance.
Read MoreHave you thought about what life skills you’d like your kids to have when they leave home? We impart wisdom to our kids every day, but sometimes it’s good to take a longer look at which competencies are most important to us in order to set them up for success later in life.
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