Mom 101
If I Want to Be a Great Mom, Something Has to Give
Some people are great at excelling at absolutely everything. They are great parents, chefs, bosses, and employees. I’m not one of them. And I’ve learned to be okay with that.
Grandparents Have A Favourite Grandchild, Too. Who Knew?
Hot of the heels of Easter and Passover dinners, child favouritism is on my mind, especially after reading a study that points out that not only parents, but grandparents, too, have a favourite child
Pick of the Week: Baby’s First Hashtag
Modern parents will be #hooked on this laugh-out-loud board book that takes a look at parenting babies in today’s world.
When My Daughter Said *THIS* About Walmart, We Needed a Serious Chat
I was shocked to hear her say, ‘So we’re Walmart shoppers now?’ Her tone, I would say, was 75 percent curiosity, and 25 percent pure snobbiness. This is because she has never been to Walmart. We needed a serious chat.
Vacation Mommy Is Gone and My Poor Kid Is in Shock!
Do your parenting rules fly out the door when you vacation with your kids? My son much preferred Vacation Mommy. And so do I.
The Trend Of ‘Riskier Playgrounds’ Is an Absurd Idea
I’m not convinced that this trend of having fires, knives, saws, and different tools, at playgrounds, in the new trend of playgrounds is a good thing. I’m leaning towards this is a bad, bad move for everyone.
Now That I Have My Own Children, I Have To Apologize To My Mother
I always knew being a parent would be hard. But being a mom has opened my eyes to the kind of mom you were, as I meandered my way through life to where I am today. I want you to know I get it, now. I really do.
7 of the Most Ridiculously Inane Things Kids Fight About
I swear, I want to buy a food scale for when I serve ice cream or dole out some other treat in the house, just to make sure they get an equal number of grams.
9 Ways to Boost Your Daughter’s Self-Esteem
One thing I’ve noticed through my research is that I hold the key to the early development of my children’s self-esteem and in building self confidence.