For some reason, as my daughters get older, I have a hard time selecting gifts for them! Here are a few of the items my daughters are coveting this season …
10 Things for your Disneyland holiday checklist
Nothing kicks off the holiday season like a trip to Disneyland. Disneyland is decked out from top to bottom for the holidays and it truly takes Disney Magic to a …
Tips for reducing holiday stress for kids and families
The holiday season is right around the corner and you know what that means — lots of gatherings, delicious food, late nights and, of course, excitement. We know that the …
Is bribing kids part of your parenting toolbox?
Have you ever found yourself saying “If you stop doing that, then I will give you what you want” or perhaps something like “Good for you”? Have you ever been …
Learning disabilities: Trust your instincts
Have you ever had “that feeling?” The one that just doesn’t sit very well when you see your child struggling to learn something new. You try to listen to the …
10 Expert tips for buying kids shoes
Taking your kids to buy new shoes can be fun… or it can be so terribly painful. There’s kind of no in-between, right, moms? But, it has to be done. …
4 Things to leave at home when traveling with kids
These days, there are so many products on the market that are designed to make you believe you are not only an ill-equipped traveler, but a rookie parent if you …
Mom’s night out with the new FX show Better Things
If you’ve ever seen any of Actor, Pamela Adlon’s work (think Marci in Californication, or Pamela in Louis C.K.’s show Louie, for starters), then you would probably not be surprised to …
Ask a Teen: Back-to-School Edition
Our Ask a Teen expert is experienced in all sorts of scenarios and is often heard giving advice to her friends. Ask a Teen will lend an understanding ear to …
Zika in Florida: What you need to know
News about Zika seems to be filling our news feeds lately. And with the announcement of Zika in Florida, including confirmed cases in the Miami area, everyone is feeling a bit …