Family Life

Letting go of career FOMO

Moms, Let Go of Career FOMO and Start Saying No

Work hard, and you can do anything. There’s a lot of truth to this, and it’s something I’ve begun to tell my own kids. But I’ll be tweaking this advice a little.

picture book that helps identify feelings

Pick of the Week: A Picture Book That Helps Kids Identify Emotions

Research has shown that one of the main reasons kids get frustrated (and act out) is because they don’t have the words to express what they’re feeling. This book helps solve that!

Best Kids Rain Gear - SavvyMom

Best Kids Rain Gear

If you’re on the hunt for kids’ rain gear this season, here are some parent-tested, tried and true rain gear options that are perfect for any budget.

cooking for my family during covid

Cooking For My Family Has Been A Pandemic Lifeline

Ultimately, I’ve found comfort in stepping into my small kitchen.

How I Get My Kids To Sit Down and Actually Eat Dinner

Here are some of strategies we use to get our kids to eat new foods, sit at the table, and not pick at their food.

Toboggan Fun - SavvyMom

New Toboggan Fun

We were delighted to discover some great toboggans for younger children, that help with maintaining a little more control than those old rickety sleds of our youth.

Pick of the Week: The Customer at Table 5

This sweet, funny kids’ book is a story about being proud of who you are and loving what makes you different and unique.

Parents, Have You Heard of Moxie?

Coming to Netflix soon, Moxie is the story of a shy 16-year-old who is fed up with the sexist and toxic status quo at her high school.

tips for transitioning your child's room

Tips For Transitioning Your Kids’ Rooms This Year

Making the transition to a bigger-kid room, and getting them involved in the process as they grow, can be just as much fun as when you set up the nursery.