Parenting

Your teen just had her heart broken for the first time, and you can’t decide whether to do quiet happy dances in your head because that guy is finally out of her life (and yours!) for good, or to feel sorry for her because you remember your first heartbreak. You know she’ll get over it, […] More

Potty training: It’s not something parents look forward to, but it sure does beat spending thousands of dollars on diapers every year. When it’s time for your kids to learn to use the potty, you might need to do a little prep work. It’s not something you can just do one morning without all the […] More

Feeding a picky eater can be one of the most challenging experiences faced as a parent.  There is nothing more frustrating than a child that refuses to eat anything healthy or that you’ve prepared for the rest of the family. It leaves you feeling like a failure. What do you do? Do you make a […] More

Those preparing to take their kids to their first real rock concert – or any concert, for that matter – are not of the generation that attended Woodstock. However, we still have some concerns when it comes to taking our kids somewhere that’s got the potential to be a lot of fun, provide a lot […] More

Most of us are not considered experts on any given subject, but as a mother of four, I do consider myself as expert in the parenting department – well, as much as expert as anyone can be when it comes to tiny humans that do what they want. Being a happy parent is something I’m […] More

Whether you’re leaving on a business trip or heading off to enjoy a night alone with your spouse, leaving your baby for the first time overnight is difficult. There is no getting around it. Of course, it gets easier the more kids you have. But if you’re a first-time parent, leaving the little one that […] More

Teenagers; they can be so tough.   It’s not uncommon to see teens in today’s society not so kind, well-behaved or respectful. That’s not to say all teens are not very nice to their parents, but many can be a bit abrasive. If you have a teen that’s not very nice to you, you’re going […] More

Find me a parent that looks forward to the day their toddler moves from the confinement and safety of a crib to a toddler bed, and I will give you a million dollars (I won’t, but you get my drift). The idea of this milestone, and the subsequent transition, is terrifying to parents. The crib […] More

With all of their activities and exposure to plenty of other kids and their germs, young children are unfortunately susceptible to getting sick – and often. While they tend to have a ton of energy, that doesn’t mean that they are necessarily immune to catching a cold or a flu! With constant proximity to a […] More

Changing a diaper: One thing other people simply do not want to see. As a mother (with infant twins in diapers and a 3 and 6-year-old thankfully long removed from those!), I understand the desperation and urgency that sometimes accompany the need to change a dirty diaper ASAP. As a normal human being, I also […] More

Free child care? What’s that? It’s non-existent; that’s what it is. While you might not be able to enroll your little ones in a top-of-the-line educational facility or hire a nanny or sitter free of charge, you’re not completely without options. Free child care is not something easy to find, but if you get a […] More