How can we as parents be – and help our kids become – part of the solution to racism and stereotyping? Two of the best ways to start are by having conversations and reading books with our kids.
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Are your kids begging you to get a pet? I’ve been there! Cats, dogs, guinea pigs, a hamster, chickens, even an octopus! We’ve had almost all possible childhood pets living at my house.
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Despite the mixed messages about alcohol, we have a good understanding of how to prevent teens from drinking. Here's some tips to start a discussion with your kids.
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Bringing home a sibling for your first child is an incredible gift. Most kids – about 80% – are raised with at least one brother or sister. Your kids will grow up together and have each other’s support and connection for a lifetime!
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Holidays with lots of celebrations can be hard for kids, it takes them out of their routines and when the fun is all done, they can feel let down. Here's what to do – even before the holidays start – to prevent the January downfall.
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A mom in my office the other day was wearing a T-shirt that said: “Raising small humans is exhausting.” It really is, isn’t it? The shirt sparked such a fun conversation I almost forgot to check her kid’s ear! We agreed one of the hardest parts of parenting is the endless laundry.
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Why are so many teal-colored pumpkins popping up in Halloween displays? To support trick-or-treaters with food allergies! Last fall, I noticed my neighbor and her sons had put out one of these teal pumpkins on their porch. When I complimented it, she told me what it symbolized – what a great idea!
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Your mornings are a hectic blur of trying to get resistant kids out the door on time, right? Then, you end up each day exhausted from trying to get them to go to back bed. Here's some ideas to help.
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