What is Parallel Parenting and Should You Try It?
What is parallel parenting, and should you try it? I imagine many haven’t heard of it, or maybe that was just me. Parallel parenting is not a parenting style I’ve ever heard of, but there…
20 Awesome Family Bonding Activities
Happy New Year, and Happy Month We All Get to Slow Down and Recuperate From Months of Busyness. Okay, I made up that last part, but you know I’m not wrong. January is like the…
What Do You Do When Your Teen Lies?
If there is one thing I will not tolerate from my children, it’s lying. The number one rule in our household is the truth is spoken at all times. Lying is unacceptable. I remember growing…
10 Safe Phone Alternatives for Kids
Middle school is the rule in our home. When you go to middle school, you can have a cell phone. Not a moment before, and we will have full and complete access to your phone…
20 Signs You Need to Send Your Child to a Boot Camp for Teens
Boarding school. Boot camp. Parents joke about sending their teens to one or the other – or both – when they’re acting up, and then we all laugh about it. My parents joked with me…
20 Ways to Get Your Kids to Behave in a Restaurant
Kids ruin everything. I say it (mostly jokingly) all the time. Kids are the light of our lives, yet they are also the darkness that descends upon a good time in a matter of seconds…
7 Best Parenting Tips For First Time Moms
Tips for first time moms. When you’re focusing on getting through pregnancy and labor, it’s easy to forget that you still have years of parenting ahead of you. This can lead to a lot of…
Outdoor Fall Family Activities To Celebrate Autumn
I’m always looking for outdoor fall family activities to celebrate autumn. Autumn is one of my favorite seasons because the weather is cooler and the scenery is beautiful. The autumn season brings to mind crisp…
Choosing Toys for a Child with Autism
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…
