There’s no doubt some summer learning isn’t a bad thing, but with all we’re facing as parents, is informal summer school what we should prioritize doing with our kids?
I firmly believe that first and foremost, a baby shower helps a new or hopeful adoptive parent feel like a "real" parent. Adoptive moms often feel different or othered among other moms.
Even though it’s a little tricky, having an enjoyable beach day with baby really is possible, as long as you follow a few simple tips.
We've all been there: those endless nights when our baby or toddler is just fussy and leaves us wondering if we'll ever sleep again. Those are the nights we inevitably cycle through the five stages of parenting exhaustion.
Once I made the connection, I immediately felt like an awful mom. What kind of parent lets their kid watch so much TV that they pick up an entirely new vocabulary? But I just can’t be mad at myself for having exposed her to it. Here's why.
There are some ways to keep your kids from screaming (or even talking loudly) during the ceremony or more speech-oriented parts of the reception. Here are some tips for keeping kids quiet at a wedding.
Because I grew up surrounded by non-traditional family units, within a non-traditional family unit, I've never hesitated to accept any family in any iteration.
If finding some lazy summer lunch ideas is something Mom needs, but there's zero interest in spending a ton of time in the kitchen, we've rounded up five easy ideas that kids will love, too.
We talk so much about milestones for kids: their first words, those first steps, the first smile, and the first day of school. But something I didn't realize after my divorce is that divorced moms have milestones, too.
The experience was humbling, to say the least. And while I was never more stressed than I was that year, it taught me a few things.