I got my first real taste of obstinate misbehavior when my son turned 3. Whoever coined the term "terrible twos" never had a 3-year-old, because when my son crossed the chasm between 2 and 3 he became a boundaries-be-damned,...
I've always been a fan of Alyssa Milano. She's a great actress, she's definitely the best host "Project Runway: All Stars" has ever had, and she has a fantastic line of NFL apparel for women. But after her recent...
Until about two minutes ago, I didn't know who Chrissy Teigen was. I still probably wouldn't be able to pick her out of a lineup, unless of course the lineup was comprised of normal people, because she's surely taller, more bronzed,...
I’ve done it, Dear Doctor, I finally did well!
I listened and researched and bought what you sell:
You said, “Sunscreen in summer’s a definite must,
Curbing damage and cancer, and you know, I trust,
It can help to stave off all cosmetic...
I received the book "My Quotable Kid: A Parent's Journal of Unforgettable Quotes" as a gift when my daughter was born, and it seemed like an eternity until I would be able to document her first words. Then, at 13.5...
Whether you’re expecting your first or your third child, or your kids are in high school, parents are busy. With everything parents have to do, one of the most important things you should have on your to-do list — estate planning...
Do you find your mother-in-law hard to abide? Does she rub you the wrong way sometimes? Step on your toes?
Or, maybe, you get along great! She respects boundaries, is the right amount of involved in your life, and really...
I went to my first music festival as a carefree 20-something. It involved camping, no showers for three days, and scenes from port-a-potties I’ll never forget (it was as bad as you'd imagine). We had a blast, but I...
In my dozen years of parenting, I have found one clichéd statement to ring true.
The days are long, but the years are short.
I looked at my oldest son the other day and realized exactly how true this statement is....
Life with a toddler can be a roller coaster. And life with a toddler diagnosed with ADHD? That's a whole different story. My son was diagnosed over two years ago, and there is SO much I would tell a first-timer who has a very young child suffering from ADHD. I always find it helpful to hear others' motherhood experiences, so today I am sharing four tips for first-time ADHD moms of young children.
"Because, friends, our daughters are watching, and we get the privilege of being their first model of what it looks like to be strong, beautiful, capable women. Women who like themselves, speak kindly to themselves and others, and don't stagnate but actively pursue growth."
My children are pros at wasting things. One of their favorite nap-time activities is to take sheets of printer paper and cut them into minuscule pieces that I find for days. They don't color on them — they just cut them up, and then throw them away. When school starts, they bring home reams of paper, covered in "art" that will be treasured for approximately five seconds and then cut into tiny pieces. The same is true for toys. They are joyously acquired, and then quickly forgotten about. Water is left running, lights are left on. Don't even get me started on the food I throw out every evening. You get the picture.
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5 Concerts to Take Your Kids to (That Aren’t Kids Bands!)
Live music is a fantastic experience, no matter your age! Who doesn't remember the excitement of seeing a band perform live on stage for the first time? Taking your kids to a live concert can be a bit tricky, though. There is only so much Kidz Bop a parent can take. But is a "real" concert going to be family friendly? Here are a few bands that put on a great show that will be loved by both the parents and the kids alike!
