Parenting

Okay, so here is the deal; we are not in any way, shape or form asking you if you would leave the house with your unattended child being occupied on the computer via Skype from Grandma 1000 miles away. What we are asking, however, is whether or not you would allow someone to babysit your […] More

As a mother with four kids, my husband and I often discuss the ‘baby’ years. After 10 years of marriage and four kids, we have a daughter who will turn 7 in a few months, twins that turned one over the weekend and a daughter who turned 4 on St. Patrick’s Day. We no longer […] More

Who says you can’t learn something new every day? I actually say – well, my grandmother says – that we should all make it a point to learn something new every single day, because let’s face it; none of us knows everything and it’s not even possible for us to know everything (sorry know-it-alls). Learning […] More

We think we’re doing a good job raising our kids, teaching them the value of a dollar, manners, etiquette, the importance of education and the importance of valuing what you have. You teach them to be grateful and appreciative, to say their prayers and to understand that they are very blessed and they have much […] More

Being a parent is the most difficult thing you will ever do with your life. Even though it is the most wonderful, there are moments that just about kill you. One of those moments is the realization your child has no friends. You might wonder why; does your child smell funny? Does he or she […] More

First birthdays are a rite of passage for kids. It’s a big moment for parents, and it’s something your kids will never remember. This is precisely the reason my husband is always astounded I spend so much time, effort and money on the parties we throw for our kids first birthdays. Our oldest will be […] More

Moms have the hardest job in the world, and I do not say that only because I am a mom. However, I am a mom. I have four kids. My oldest is turning 7 this summer, my ‘middle’ is turning 4 next month and my twins are turning 1 next month. For the past 7 […] More

Kids are like sponges. If you say it, they absorb it. They want to learn everything they can, be everything they can be and they learn most of what they become by example. As their parents or guardians, they learn most of their example from you. You are the person who teaches them – through […] More

As parents our number one goal in life is to keep our kids healthy, safe and protected. We want them to live the longest, happiest and most successful lives in the world, and that means protecting them from all that could hurt them. It’s something that you can’t do forever and you are well aware […] More