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You hate going to the dentist, so you know that your kids will hate going to the dentist. Even if your child’s dentist is the best one on the block and everyone raves about him, you still fear that your child will walk into that office, realize what’s about to happen and open the children’s […] More
Having daughters is the biggest blessing of my life, and I imagine that other moms with sweet little girls feel the same way. When it comes to raising little girls you want to make sure you do a job good enough to ensure she is confident, successful and compassionate. It’s easy to model these traits […] More
It’s no big secret that kids today seem less compassionate, more selfish and less grateful than ever before. They feel entitled to everything and anything that they want, they seem to use their manners less than ever and they seem to need a reminder that hard work and appreciation are important. Of course, not all […] More
When events such as the Boston Tragedy occur, it is difficult for us to find understanding in the midst of such terrible happenings. It is even more difficult to explain them to our children, whose view of the world may still be sheltered and innocent. How is the best way to talk to your children about […] More
Of course you know that having a baby will change your life. You expect that your body will be a bit different, that there will now be one more of you in the home and that you may hear the sound of crying frequently. And all of those things are true but there are many […] More
It is sometimes difficult to determine if your toddler still needs a daily nap.  At times, they seem as if they do. Then on other days, they seem as if they show no signs of being tired at all. So how can you tell? What signs should you look for to know? One tell-tale sign […] More
Every mom you’ve ever met was right; life certainly does change the moment you give birth. Your house is never as clean as it used to be – and when it is, it’s because the kids are in bed for the night and it will only last until they wake up in the morning – […] More
When you become a mom, you can’t help but notice how many other moms there are. When you start taking your kids to school, classes, groups, and play dates, you might even realize that not all moms are completely awesome. The kind of mom you think it great might not be the kind of mom […] More
Your cell phone comes with an instruction manual as thick as a dictionary but the hospital lets you come home with a brand new baby to take care of with a leaflet and an enthusiastic congratulations. Seems a little strange to me, but rest assured that most new moms and dads know what they’re doing […] More
If there’s one thing any parent despises, it’s when someone else decides to parent your kids. It’s one thing when the woman in the store tells your daughter it isn’t polite to yell at her sister (it isn’t, but you’ve got this, so she shouldn’t say a word) but it’s an entirely different story when […] More
Movie night is a wonderful activity for your family to take part in. It is something our family does every Saturday night and we all thoroughly enjoy it. Really, who doesn’t love movies? Being a movie lover is part of being an American. We love this form of entertainment and that extends down to the […] More
Almost all parents have had the pleasure of arguing with your kids about something you think is completely ridiculous, especially when it comes to your younger children and their responsibilities. Maybe you thought you had a couple years before your kids turn into teenagers before they begin wanting to take control of their own lives, […] More