The 2016 Presidential Election is finally over—Donald J. Trump will be the next president of the United States of America. The Maestro and I were …
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The Most Important Thing a Mother Can Do for Her Children
I feel confident in saying that the craziest time of day for moms is right after school. You might think it's because of homework or having to …
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To Check or Not to Check? The Pros and Cons of Checking Your Child’s Grades Online
Is it okay for parents to be check grades online? Find out the pros and cons and make the decision that's best for you and your kids. I get online a …
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5 Reasons Kids Should Do Household Chores
As a child, I didn't like Saturdays very much. Saturday was the day that my mom made us do chores—lots and lots of chores. I remember having to clean …
5 Reasons to Read Out Loud to Your Kids
As a mother, bedtime is a difficult time of day for me. I'd even go so far as to say it's the absolute worst time of day for me. Everybody is …
Why I Quit My Job to Stay Home With My Teenagers
To work or stay home? Many moms grapple a bit with the decision to either stay home or go back to work after having a baby, but I didn't. I knew from …
9 Ways to Help Your Child Adjust to a New School
Is your child starting a new school after a move or other life transition? Here are several ideas for parents that will help kids adjust to being the …
6 Ways to Help Kids Beat Seasonal Allergies
Children's FLONASE® Allergy Relief compensated me in connection with statements made in this post. Sophia had to miss her first two field days at the …
How Using a Timer Will Help You Be More Productive
My name is Lara and I struggle to stay on task. I'm really good at starting things, but I fully admit that finishing them often seems difficult. I …
7 Middle Grade Books That Teach Kids Empathy
I've been thinking a lot about how to teach kids to be more empathetic and kind lately. After writing a very emotional post about my daughter's …
My Daughter Was Bullied by Her Best Friend—10 Warning Signs Your Child’s Friend is Toxic
Are you worried your child is being bullied by someone who is supposed to be a friend? Look for these ten warning signs that your kid might have a …
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9 Screen-free Activities to Do With Your Kids
Summer is a great time for kids to get off their screens and get outside or do other activities. Here are 9 easy screen-free activities to do with …