At What Age Should Dentist Visits Start?
Most new parents are often unsure as to when their child should have his or her first dental visit. For some, it makes sense to … Read more
How to Raise Children to Love Reading
I love to read, and I always wanted to teach my children to love reading as well. It seems strange to me, but my husband … Read more
Encourage Your Child to Write: Letters With Mom
Why is writing so important? Writing is about thinking, creating, and expression. When we write we are using the highest level of processing- creating. (See … Read more
Chores For 3 Year Olds: What Can My Child Do?
The other week, I was upstairs, trying to put the baby to sleep. I heard my son come to the base of the stairs and … Read more
10 reasons I’m Getting Rid of the Toy You Gave My Child
There is a chance I might throw away (or recycle, or donate, or regift) a gift you gave to my child. And I’m really, really … Read more
The one question you should never ask a formula-feeding mom
When I’m out and about with my children, and it’s time to feed the baby, I make up a bottle. A mom nearby asks, “Why … Read more
Five Things a New Mom Would Love to Hear
I’m currently 11.5 weeks post-partum with my third child in less than three years. As such, I feel like I’m always a “new” mom. Or always … Read more
Commenting on Your Teen’s Facebook Page
If you have a teenager, I am assuming they have a Facebook account or they will be asking to set one up. Even if you … Read more
Your Kids are Wired
To be a parent is to live in a constant cacophony of emotion. The intense joy and fierce protectiveness when you hold your newborn. The … Read more
Princess Castle Cakes For Girls
Castles have always held a certain appeal for young girls. These stones structures have a fairy tale quality from their moats to their turrets and … Read more