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Top Tips for Staying Safe When Traveling With Kids

When we travel, we travel as a family. We look for family friendly resorts and destinations, restaurants and take lots…

Find Your Inner Kid and Thrillist at Canada’s Wonderland

The next time you hit up Wonderland, leave the kids at home. Seriously. I mean, unless they’re thrill-seeking teens who’ll…

What I Can Tell You About Fostering

“You’ll be so happy!  Your life will be easier!”  I wish I could say some of these things to entice…

10 Kids' Book Reviews

10 Children’s Books for Two Year Olds

Wonder what to read next? Try these 10 children’s books for your little one, as reviewed by an Early Childhood Educator.

It’s Hard Letting Go of My Last Baby

While I won’t miss a lot of things, including the constant middle of the night wake-ups, on-demand feeding, breastfeeding, and…

Novice Campers (Or Perhaps Glampers)

My husband and I disagree – I think we went camping, he doesn’t. In fact, I think we may have…

We Need to Talk about Plus Sized Clothing

I’ve talked about my fatness here before. I’ve talked about Lindy West and what she means to me. (Buy her…

The Easiest Way to Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs are easy to make, and they are a protein-packed and healthy snack. They are also great for…

A Kid’s Guide to Summer

Too often as parents we get caught up creating and curating the perfect to-do list for our families. This time…

We Graduated: Bring on the Arm-Free Phase

I watched as my friend ate one handed with the baby on her lap.  The memories of of having a…