What to Do When Your Teenager is Out of Control
They say if your kid is a bad kid, it’s your fault. I don’t know who they are, but I believe it. I’ve met a lot of bad kids in my life and, more often…
20 Awesome Dysfunctional Family Movies
Spoiler alert – All families are dysfunctional. Even the happiest, most normal, most loving families you know are all dysfunctional. My family is dysfunctional. I’d share the dysfunction with you, but I’m not particularly interested…
The Best Alaska Cruises for Families
Many people love the idea of a cruise, and other people do not find them appealing. I fall into the latter category. I am not a fan of the touristy-ness of a cruise. Even the…
20 Simple and Fun Themes For Your Kids Birthday Party
Kids are the best, but planning a birthday party is almost always the worst. Even if you love a birthday party, and you love planning, there is always something to think about. Whether it’s the…
20 Parenting Hacks that Should Legitimately Help
Parenting is both a gift and a joy, but it’s also a full-time job. My husband and I doubled our kid count each time I was pregnant, which means we’ve been through a few versions…
What To Do When Your Teenager Says I Hate You
Unpopular opinion – when your teen tells you they hate you, it means you’re doing a great job. Honestly. I am not offended by this. The day our teenage daughter – or one of our…
20 Parenting Hacks for Your Next Disney Trip
It’s the happiest place on earth, but I’m going to let you in on a secret. It’s not. Disney World is the most miserable place on earth, and I say that as a Florida native…
7 Strategies to Make Sure Your Kids Aren’t Entitled
I’m a good person, so I deserve good things to happen to me. Well…no, that’s not how that works. No one really deserves anything. You earn everything. Some might argue with me on this one,…
Essential Life Skills for Teens to Know Before They Become Adults
There are many life skills for teens to know before they become adults. As a parent, you always want to make sure they have the best opportunities they can, and teaching them essential life skills…
