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Does My Child Need Glasses?

How do you know when your child needs glasses? It's not like your child knows something is wrong. You won't hear, "Hey, mom! I think...

Tough Conversations With Your Child’s Teacher: A Guide from a Mom...

We’ve all been there: the kiddo comes home with a low grade or complaint about another student or teacher. If you are like most...

When Good Enough (Not Great) Is Really Enough

Me? I’m a typical first-born. I find a huge amount of satisfaction in crossing things off my to-do list. I follow directions (to a T),...

Making Memories — Family Game Night

One of my family goals for this year was doing a weekly family game night. My kids are 5, 4 and 2, so I...

Something’s Gotta Give! Living Life in the Chaos of Reality

Over the weekend, I discovered an unused block of mozzarella cheese tucked in behind the resealable sandwich bags.  A few minutes later, my husband...

New Year’s Eve — With the Kids

Remember those New Year's Eves spent counting down to the new year with a champagne flute in one hand, loud music blaring from the...

Creating a Realistic Christmas Bucket List

Last year, I created a Christmas bucket list for our family of five. With a 4-year-old, 3-year-old, and 1-year-old, I worked to make sure the list...

The Brutal First Weeks of Going Back to School

Summer ends and school begins. Parents everywhere rejoice and shove send their sweet little angels back to school. We are excited! Soon they will get...
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10 Podcasts for Moms and Kids That You Need to Check...

My most recent obsession? Podcasts. As a working mom of three little ones it's often hard to sit down and read a book (although I...
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Tips for Making Saying Goodbye to Your Kindergartner Easier

Dear Parent of A New Kindergartner, I was you last year. I know how you feel. You are the mom who is telling yourself, "This is...