***Thank you to Common Courtesy Kids for sponsoring this post so we could share with you how manners matter!*** Three cheers, mama! If you are reading this post, it means one very important thing–you have survived summer!! Well done, and welcome to September! We all know summering with kids is no joke. It’s when push comes […]
5 Ways to Help Your College Grad Leave the Nest
Great news, your child has completed college. Now what? As a mom, your main worry was giving your child the best education. Unlike the yesteryears where getting a college education was a guarantee of getting a good job, things have changed. More so, the issue of high student debt, job competition, and high living standards can be overwhelming […]
Milton Hershey School: A Living Legacy of a Future
***Thank you to Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on Milton Hershey School and it’s living legacy*** It was so fun to fill you in on some very cool parts of Hershey’s history last week! Hershey, PA is one of my favorite places and I love […]
Nailing the Morning Routine for Kids with ADHD
Getting kids ready in the morning can be stressful, but when you add an ADHD diagnosis to the mix, it becomes exponentially more so. Yet, while mornings can be challenging, doesn’t mean everyone must be a fight, filled with nagging and frustration. Here are some tips to help school the morning routine for kids with ADHD. Nailing […]
10 Snow Day Activities to Bust Boredom
I think we all can admit a love-hate relationship with snow days. There’s a part of me that loves being snowed in…nowhere to be. No running here, there, and everywhere to afterschool activities. No homework. On the other hand, a seemingly relaxing day can become long really, really fast. The kids who were bouncing off the walls with excitement a […]
Valentine Mailbox Project for Sibling Kindness
Welcome to the “End Sibling Squabbling Valentine Mailbox Project”! This is a project with a purpose. After your kids make these Valentine mailboxes, have them and write and deliver nice notes to each other for at least a week leading up to Valentine’s Day. This seemingly simple activity is genius! It solves a lot of problems at my […]
The High School Reunion Apology
This is less of a post and more of an apology letter to my former classmates whom I will be meeting up within less than a week’s time for our 20-year high school reunion. Yes, that’s right–TWENTY YEARS. I’ll give you a minute to do the math, and yes, I am really old. Complaints of […]
8 Smart Tips for Managing a Balanced, Healthy School Break
****This post was sponsored by Boys & Girls Clubs of America as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central so I could share best tips for managing a healthy school break, and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** Raise your hand if you are already looking forward to the upcoming winter […]
6 Breakfast Shortcuts to Master the Morning Rush
The only thing crazier than sorting the after school and homework routine, is managing to actually leave the house in the morning! Between getting the kids out of bed, dressed, and gathering up last minute items, breakfast time can take a serious hit. We’ve found six tried and true shortcuts to ensure the kids (and […]
11 Smart Tips to Ace Your Parent-Teacher Conference
The Parent-Teacher conference. We’ve all had one. The conference paper comes home and says that the teacher would like to set up a conference. Why? Is my kid misbehaving? Is he falling behind? Is she not making friends? Am I failing as a parent? Deep breathes, mama. Conferences are not a bad thing. There are […]
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