Halloween has come and gone, but the candy lingers and lingers keeping the holiday alive until Christmas! While I delayed buying the candy to keep it out of the house …
Tips for Trick or Treating with 3 Kids
I should start by saying I’m not an expert on parenting or Halloween but I have been around the block a few times trick or treating for the last 9 …
The Best Books to Teach Kids How To Be Compassionate and Help Embrace Individuality
As educators and moms, we want to ensure that we are reading children’s books that inspire us and our children. Reading to and with your child daily will help instill …
8 Amazing Educational Apps That Will Make The Most Out of Screen Time
The conversation is always going on about how much screen time is too much. Our kids are reaching for their Ipads or our phones at every opportunity, so when we …
Tips to Help Your Child from Interrupting
Without fail, you take an important phone call or are having a face-to-face conversation with a friend, when your child who just a minute ago was quietly sitting minding their …
Best tips for surviving back to school
Welcome to the third busiest time of the year. There is Christmas. There is May-cember. Then there is back to school. Where it still feels like summer, but your school …
Managing Your Child’s Meltdowns
Are your children having meltdowns after a long day at camp? Are they purposely picking fights with their siblings? Do they fall to the ground when you tell them “No?” …
Supporting a Successful Back to School Transition
Though some parents may not agree, going back to school after a long summer break can be a real drag, especially for children. For some kids, it is more than …
Set Your Kids Up for Back-to School Success
My kids adore the barefoot, popsicle-in-hand, schedule-free summer days. The first day of school marks a tough transition…and it’s right around the corner. What can you do to help your …
Back to School Photo Traditions
Each year, I love snapping photos of my girls to commemorate the first day of school. Our back to school photo traditions are as much a part of the day …