As parents (or aunties like me) it’s important that we help these little ladies transition into womanhood. Obviously, they’re much too young for makeup and high heels, but this Christmas season there are still gifts we can choose to help prepare them for their upcoming teenage years.
Encouraging Kids to Set Goals Not Resolutions for the New Year
Parenting Contributor Prerna Malik gives 5 ways that you can help your children set goals, not resolutions for the new year, encouraging them along the way.
Holiday Manners for Kids: Etiquette for the Holidays Simplified
Thanksgiving and holiday parties are now in full swing, and manners and etiquette for kids is the very important. Read tips on how to teach your children how to behave while at a holiday party or dinner.
Preparing Kids for Thanksgiving: Involving Children in Holiday Preparations
Parenting contributor Prerna Malik gives us 4 tips on how to involve our children in our holiday preparations for Thanksgiving.
6 Ways To Ease Your Mom Guilt When Traveling
I used to feel a twinge of mom guilt when I had to leave my kids, but since I travel at least once or twice a month, I had to develop a plan for us that eased the stress and guilt I felt as a mom when I traveled for work.
What To Do When The Teacher Calls About Disciplinary Problems
We’d all like to think that our children are angels. But in reality, no matter how perfect we think our kids are (or want them to be), they aren’t perfect—they are human.
DIY: 6 Ways To Spuce Up Your Child’s Room When Renting
My 8 year old daughter loves to play in her room, so it was my goal to make her space as creative and liveable as possible, while showing off her own personal style and personality. So I created a few things that spruce up her room that doesn’t break any of the stipulations in our lease or break any of the rules.
Five Parenting Tips for When You Need a Time Out
Parenting doesn’t come with instructions. And there are times when we all let parenting get the best of us. Here are 5 tips that you can utilize when you need a timeout.
5 Ways to Discuss The Upcoming Election with your Kids
With the election less than 3 months away, it is getting harder and harder to suppress the ongoing ads, news, and media concentration regarding the presidential race. As a mom of 2, I have always felt comfortable discussing politics with both of my children.
Back to School Blues: 6 Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to a New School
While Back to School is a hectic time, it gets that much more crazy when you add in going to a new school. My eight year old, who is beginning 3rd grade, is changing schools this year due to a zoning issue within the district.
It’s Official: My Son Is Now a High School Graduate
When I tell you the feeling of seeing your child reach a major milestone in their life is unparallelled. My 18 year old manchild is now a high school graduate and I am so proud of him. He will be going to college soon, and I don’t know what I am going to do without my baby.
DIY Fab: Celebrate Dad with a DIY Father’s Day Card
Blogger and TheCubicleChick.com DIY & Crafting Contributor Mikita Watson Burton shows a fun way that you can create a Father’s Day card this year that is virtually free and uber special for the dad in your life.
