Parenting

Choosing toys for a child with autism is often a challenge as it requires both fun and safety while maintaining the sensory aspect. Children on the spectrum need more attention while selecting the ideal gift…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

It was the weekend before Christmas when I realized our kids might be spoiled and parenting is annoying (okay, I know they are spoiled, but it kind of hit me harder than ever at that…

One of the first things our middle daughter noticed when she began her middle school career this past fall is that kids fight. A lot. She’s horrified by the fighting – but not because she’s…

Good. Fine. Awesome. Great. Okay. What do these words have in common? They are the single word answers my kids give to the question, “How was your day?” My husband drops off and picks up…