This post is about ways to get your selective eater to try new foods. It may contain affiliate links. I may make a small profit at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. See my Privacy Policy for more information. All opinions are my own. Whether you have teens or toddlers, having a selective eater is a challenge. Some days it’s tempting to let your picky eater survive on a diet of beige food. Two of my four kids were super picky when it came to trying new food. There are a few strategies you can try with your kids if you have picky eaters to encourage…
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This post is about 6 reasons why it's important to create a feeding schedule for toddlers. This includes balancing nutrition and regulating hunger.
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This post is about 8 things to do now before the first day of preschool. It includes encouraging communication, fostering independence, having the right supplies. Included are ways to help your child transition to preschool smoothly.
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This post is about ten surprising essentials to pack for a college dorm. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. Read more in my Privacy Policy. College move-in begins in a few short weeks. If you’re like most parents, you’ve been checking your packing lists and buying dorm essentials. You want to make sure your child is prepared and comfortable in his or her new home. By the time you’re done shopping, you’ve amassed a mountain of items. You’re probably already strategizing about how you’ll pack the car. Move…
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This post is about the 5 pillars of self-care for busy moms. Read here to learn how to start taking care of yourself today so you can be at your best for your family.
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This post is about fun things to do with your kids at home when they're bored. Most of these activities are free or cheap and require little to no advanced preparation. This list includes cooking and science activites, outdoor activities and games.
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This post is about the importance of establishing a power of attorney with your 18-year-old child. When your child is a legal adult, you are no longer privvy to their medical, financial information. Read on to learn why you need to protect your child when he/she turns 18.
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This post is about the benefits of youth sports. All opinions are my own, I recently wrapped up a 17-year career as a gymnastics mom. My three girls have done gymnastics since we were thrown out of our local Mommy and Me class. The owner suggested I enroll them in a regular gymnastics school, which I did. We never looked back. Seventeen years of classes, practices, and meets and I have never paid for gymnastics. Not too many people have been evicted from a Mommy and Me class, but I can proudly claim that accolade. My girls were always spunky and fearless. I encouraged it. I was always a shy,…
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This post is about 5 safety rules for your new teen driver. All opinions are my own. Before you turn over the car keys to your newly-licensed driver and do whatever it is you do to calm your nerves (no judgment if you’re pouring wine at 10 am), you are going to need to go over these 5 basic safety rules with your teen. When I say, “go over,” I mean you will be saying the same thing repeatedly, over and over. Teenagers really are like toddlers in so many ways. So, your teen passed his/her road test. Now what? There are a lot of teen driver safety tips, but…
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This post is about 5 things I learned when teaching my teens to drive a car. All opinions are my own. I am about to have a fourth driver in my house. My youngest, we’ll call him Salt, will start driving lessons soon. This alone is hard to grasp, that my youngest kid is old enough to drive. Ironically, Salt takes flying lessons and can fly a small plane and take off with some degree of accuracy (landing is a work in progress), but I can’t believe he’s old enough to drive a car. I know this is illogical thinking, but motherhood is largely full of inconsistencies and irony. “Much…
