There are mothers of all types, and every bond is unique. Hear the unique story of one foster parent who forged an unbreakable bond with a daughter, even from another continent. When my friend called me up and asked me to write about unconventional motherhood, I was taken aback. Why did I come to mind?…
Parenting
How Do I Get My Baby to Have an Early Bedtime?
Is late bedtime a problem in your home? Wish you knew how to get your baby or toddler to sleep on a routine schedule? When my twins were newborns, we’d do bedtime when my husband came home at night at about 10. He’d help me bathe and PJ them, I’d nurse them, and then we…
Is it Mommy Camp Time? How One Mom Spends Her Summer with the Kids
If you’ll be keeping your kids home this summer, you can look forward to lots of memorable days (even if they’re not perfect!) of mommy camp. Whether you just need to entertain your children between camp and school, or whether you’ve decided to keep them home for an entire half of summer as I do,…
5 Ways to Save on Back to School Shopping
Ever feel like you’re spending a small fortune to get your kids ready for school each year? You’re not wrong. With new shoes, backpacks, uniforms, and a long list of supplies (including those binders!), it can be an expensive season. But it doesn’t have to break your bank account. In fact, when it comes to…
10 Must-Know Tips for Parents Over Summer Vacation
Kids home for too many days on end? Make those summer vacation days enjoyable for both of you and maintain a great attitude. Sometimes, a parent’s feeling towards summer vacation can be the opposite of their child’s. If your child thinks, “I never want it to end!,” a parent could think, “When will it end?……
New Baby? Make Sure Your Baby is Safe with This Nanny Checklist.
If you’re considering hiring a baby nurse/nanny to help care for your newborn, be vigilant and make sure you and your agency have taken care of these essential responsibilities. I called the owner of a reputable nanny agency to learn: What should we expect from a referring agency? And what is our responsibility to do?…
Get Your Kids to Pack Their Own Camp Bags (Free Download!)
Summer is here. School is out and camp is in. And with camp comes camp bags. Endless packing and unpacking (and washing) of swimwear, water bottles, etc. Want some help with this task? Enlist your kids. Even the littlest ones can use our picture packing list as a guide to get their bags packed every…
Do You Miss Your Kids in Camp Already? These Personalized Camp Blankets Are the Gift They’ll Remember Forever
It’s cuddly and soft, and it’ll remind them of summer days for years to come. We love everything about these personalizable camp blankets. So, if your kids left to camp this week, you just might not miss them already. But if you’re thinking you’ll want to send them a message in a couple of weeks…
Do You Worry When Your Child Goes Off to Camp?
Every parent has concerns about their child’s safety when they go to sleepaway camp, especially if it’s the first time. Here’s the ABC’s of keeping your child safe. Based on a handout and child safety workshop given by Magen Yeladim International, Child Safety Institute (magenyeladim.org). A. Acquire Information About the Camp [Note: While “A” is…
5 Activities Parents Can Do to Improve Their Children’s Reading Skills Over the Summer
Don’t let your primary and first-grade children lose the reading skills they gained over the school year during the summertime. As a busy reading specialist in Lakewood, I often hear the following from parents: “My child made so much progress in her reading abilities during the school year; I’m worried that now she will lose…
