Shopping for a teenage girl has got to be one of the hardest parts of parenting! It doesn’t matter what I find, my 15 year old never likes what I bring home. I’ve found that the easiest thing to do is just send her with someone else to go shopping or just give her the…
I’m sad to say that I won’t be “officially” participating in the 4th Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge! Jett won’t be here for most of the week next week, so it just isn’t feasible for me this year. I will, however, be using flats during the times that he is here so that I can…
Last week, when the boys were randomly flipping through channels, they ran across Saved by the Bell. Screech was doing something silly, and it caught their interest. I decided to scroll through Netflix to see how many episodes were on there, and I had no idea that there were SO many different Saved by the…
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released an article identifying insufficient sleep as a public health epidemic. Approximately 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep and wakefulness disorders, and these disorders have consequences extending beyond bedtime. For instance, about 23 percent of adults have reported inadequate sleep causes them to experience concentration problems. They…
The days of playing cowboys and Indians are over. It’s unrealistic to let your child pretend that he or she has a future as a cowboy or princess. At the very least, they should be playing cops and robbers to learn about law enforcement. It’s never too early to get your child on the right…
Taking a road trip across the country is a great way to bond with your family. But spending countless hours in a car can get a bit boring, even if you do have plenty of stories to share. Sure, naps help pass the time on your way to your vacation destination, but nothing beats working…
Have you ever stumbled upon a company that fits your life and parenting style so perfectly that you think that it was intended specifically for you? Last month, I was given the opportunity to review a whole plethora of products for an awesome company geared toward natural parenting moms (like me), and I instantly fell…
The question of whether or not technology is harming kids is constantly being raised by parents and teachers alike. On the one hand, the exposure that tweens and teens may have to less than positive things is high. On the other hand with all the parental controls available for the Kindle and computer, the risk of…
Some pregnancies happen without planning. But for couples who are ready to become parents, myriad strategies exist to ensure that the process of conceiving is as effective and stress-free as possible. From maintaining a healthy diet to visiting the doctor, both men and women can take steps to make sure their fertility is at its…
Happy Birthday to my first born! We love you, Kylie! (I will show her this post when she gets home! Thank you for your comments! She’ll love them!)