March 2, 2019 With everything that needs to be done in a day, I am always on the hunt for ways to save time. If I can cut a few minutes out of my daily routine, that means that I have a few extra minutes for me time. That may mean an extra few minutes…
March 8, 2019 It may sound crazy, but if you are thinking of sending your child to summer camp, the time to start looking is now! This is the month that many camps have open houses and offer sign up deals that are limited in duration. But how do you choose? Summer camps can be just…
February 21, 2019 Valentine’s Day was last week … did you take some time out to show love for your hard-working self? We hope so! It certainly was a busy time for some of our ladies in Hollywood too! Have you been keeping up with the latest? If not, here’s what’s been happening: Miranda Lambert…
February 25, 2019 Did you watch the 2019 Academy Awards last night? What an event! Some years are better than others, but this one was definitely buzzworthy and most of the chatter revolved around two people—Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. The A Star is Born co-stars performed the film’s Oscar-winning song, “Shallow” together and…well… it…
February 25, 2020 International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a day to celebrate womanhood and the movement for women’s rights. Take a moment this International Women’s Day to read the biography of an inspiring woman of history to your daughters … and sons. We can all learn from the…
March 12, 2019 It seems like every time we turn around there’s a new holiday “tradition” designed specifically to irritate already stretched thin moms. Christmas comes with elves and shelves. Valentine’s requires decked-out boxes filled with “punny” homemade cards. Even St. Patrick’s Day has come far from when the main activity was scoping out your…
March 26, 2019 Have you ever wondered what to do with leftover Easter candy besides eat it? Every year, the kids end up getting far more candy in their Easter baskets than I really want them to eat. They get it at church, at school, from relatives and of course, they get some from the…
March 14, 2019 Did you survive Daylight Savings Time? The “spring ahead” one, where we lose a valuable, precious hour of sleep is always the worst! If you’re still feeling a little groggy and disoriented, take a few moments to kick back and relax with some of the biggest stories about famous moms right now….
April 1, 2019 If you’ve been putting off filing your taxes, you’re not alone. In 2017 more than 40 million people put off filing their taxes until April and this year is expected to be no different. While we’ve all come to expect yearly changes to tax laws, it’s never a bad idea to familiarize…
April 8, 2019 These days, almost every home in the country houses multiple battles and weapons collecting operations a day, leaving parents worried about eye strain and missed study time. It seems Fortnite has pulled kids from all regions under its addictive spell. Moms, on the other hand, are noticing some other things about life with…
April 11, 2019 Spring has sprung, leaving those astonishingly organized among us looking towards their house with intense designs for rejuvenation. It leaves those of us not blessed with the neat bug wondering if we should contemplate this “cleaning” thing others talk about sometimes. In fact, I’m pretty sure if my kids heard the words…
April 11, 2019 Has it been pouring rain where you live? It feels like the sunshine won’t ever come back with these “April showers.” We’re hoping the saying comes true and “May flowers” will flourish, but in the meantime, there’s no shortage of news springing up out of Hollywood. Have you been keeping up? Beyoncé’s…
April 19, 2019 Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to remind our moms just how much we love them. First celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia, the holiday is today a beloved spring celebration of all the love and care…
April 26, 2019 Mother’s Day is just around the corner—have you been struggling to find just the right gift for the new mom in your life? If so, we’ve got you covered. Let Mom know how much you love and care for her with something that fits her lifestyle and personality. Here are some great…
April 27, 2019 Have you heard of Forest Schools? This was a new term for me but when I started researching it further, I wished my kids were young again and I could put send them there! Forest Schools are part of a growing trend to get kids out in nature. Much like nature classes,…
May 1, 2019 Whether you’re a horse person or not, the Kentucky Derby, on May 4, is a great excuse for a party. You can take yourself back in time with an event that’s run every year since 1875. The Derby is filled with fun traditions and excitement like the following! Set the Scene The…
April 24, 2019 They say that April showers bring May flowers because everything is in bloom this time of year, and Hollywood is no exception! Famous babies are making their presence known—are you keeping up with the latest? If not, we’ve got you covered! Meghan’s Mom Arrives in London While the world is on royal…
April 30, 2019 Once a week, I put together a quick post on celebrity gossip or noteworthy news. This week, there’s no conversation bigger than the one about Game of Thrones and Avengers: Endgame. While I’m not going to go into super detail, this post may contain spoilers. It’s best to navigate away from this…
May 21, 2019 Did you know that May is Better Speech and Hearing Month? The theme for 2019 is “Communication Across the Lifespan” because communication disorders can impact us at any stage in life, from newborns to senior citizens. Having struggled to be heard by my grandmother in her final days, and then discovering something…
May 8, 2019 Can you believe we’re already looking for television finale dates? It feels like the seasons just began a couple weeks ago! Some shows have already gone on hiatus, such as CBS All-Access hit, Star Trek: Discovery, but there are still big moments waiting ahead. Of course, the one that everyone has been…
May 6, 2019 The royal baby watch is officially over. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, also known as Prince Harry and Meghan, have announced the arrival of their son, and the world is rejoicing! While we don’t know the little one’s name yet, everyone seems excited by the news that Meghan has given birth!…
May 22, 2019 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A few years ago, I would have said that due to my training in education, open conversation with knowledgeable friends and family, and experiences with mental health issues, I was pretty on top of those types of issues with my children. Let me tell you point…
June 4, 2019 Father’s Day is fast approaching. On Sunday, June 16, 2019, we’ll celebrate dear dad. Instead of the standard tie or boring old card, why not treat Dad to an adventure in the U.S. or abroad? Give Dad the gift of time with his favorite kid or kids and take him on a…
July 1, 2019 If you’re a parent of young kids, you know well that YouTube is one of their favorite media outlets. Even tiny tots seem to know how to navigate to find video content. But this easy-access entertainment comes with one big worry. Autoplay means that when one video ends, another begins, so if…
May 31, 2019 Now that school is almost over, it’s time for parents and children to start thinking about summer camp. There are many types of camps available—afternoon creative camp, an all-day sports camp, or a two-week adventure camp. One of the things to consider when deciding on a camp is whether your child will…
May 30, 2019 The school year is coming to an end, and moms everywhere are getting ready for the summer months. Are you keeping up with your celebrity gossip, though? If not, here are a few quick stories to get you caught up! Blake Lively’s Bump In case you missed it, Blake Lively and husband,…
June 17, 2019 Summer vacation can be lethal to kids’ reading advancements. That doesn’t necessarily mean that school should continue without pause but reading is one of the few academic pursuits in which you can learn just by doing it. You can pick up the proper structure of a story, gathering information, new vocabulary, general…
May 30, 2019 Now that summer is in full swing for most families, parents have started to wonder when their child might be ready for Kindergarten. While many parents assume that their child is ready to start school when they turn five years old, this may not be true for every child. There are far…
June 24, 2019 A one-hour flight within your own state can be stressful enough with a small child, but a long-haul flight—whether it’s New York to Los Angeles or somewhere overseas—can be especially brutal. Still, we’ve got to live our lives, so if you’re planning to take a lengthy journey with kids, here are some…
June 13, 2019 One of the best things about summer is beating the heat with a blockbuster. It’s hard not to get excited by the lineup ahead of us over the next few months. After the record-breaking performance of Avengers: Endgame, the end of May saw great releases such as John Wick: Chapter 3 –…
June 11, 2019 It’s that time of year. The networks have revealed which shows have been renewed and which have been cancelled. While we’ll talk more about what’s premiering and returning in a few months, take a look at this list. Are any of your favorites on the chopping block? ABC If there’s one thing…
February 10, 2020 Did you watch the 92nd Academy Awards last night? It was quite an evening! To be completely honest, it feels like the film industry has been in a major slump for a while. It’s been hard to get excited about awards season. For the first time in a while, this was an…
February 19, 2020 By now, the financial fallout from the holiday season has become real. Maybe you did better in 2019, but some of us are left wondering why we keep doing this to ourselves. We spend the whole year trying to be responsible, and then we go into debt to give gifts to others….
February 18, 2020 As we continue to celebrate Black History month, we look towards a new field of inspiration: inventions. Minorities often don’t receive recognition for their hard work and many were never even acknowledged before their death. In order to take these stories of influential people and make them more personal, here are some…
May 7, 2020 There’s a not-so-secret society of moms out there in the world: The Society of Sports Moms. It’s made up of those of us who spend significant time taxing kids to practice, sitting as spectators, hunting up uniforms to wash at the last minute, and shuffling schedules. Even with years of experience, I…
February 17, 2020 Awards season and Valentine’s Day are already behind us. Where’s the time going? It feels as though every headline is about the coronavirus or politics at the moment, so why not step away from the drama for a few minutes? Our favorite, famous moms have been really busy lately, so there is…
March 19, 2020 We all need a paycheck. It’s one of the necessary evils of adulthood. Unfortunately, too many of us get trapped in work situations that hurt us emotionally, physically, and/or spiritually. We started to buckle under the pressure and feelings of burnout, which can actually take a toll on our overall health and…
February 26, 2020 It was an incredibly emotional day at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The memorial service for NBA superstar, Kobe Bryant, and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna (Gigi) took place with many celebrities including Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal and Jimmy Kimmel paying respects as an arena full of fans mourned collectively. There wasn’t…
March 1, 2020 Last night I headed to the San Diego Civic Theatre to see The Illusionists live on stage. This mix of magic, daredevil acts, and illusion definitely isn’t your child’s birthday party magic show, although they did pull some children up onstage for one of the final acts! The Illusionists have shattered box…
March 3, 2020 Between politics and the coronavirus outbreak, there’s not much room for anything else in the headlines. One story has stood out, though, and that’s Carrie Underwood’s decision to open up about pregnancy loss in the April issue of Women’s Health. This is a deeply emotional topic, unfortunately, it’s also highly relatable to…
April 1, 2020 Parenting a teenager might be one of the most confusing and internally jarring sensations in the world. I was having a typical lunch with my oldest when it occurred to me that those loose unplanned moments were what I will miss when he leaves for college. We drifted in topics and suddenly,…
March 11, 2020 It’s kind of tense out there lately—have you noticed? There are so many things going on in the world right now and people are scared, angry, and confused. It’s been kind of rough, so if you’ve been feeling the sting, understand that you’re not alone. During times like these, it’s always a…
March 23, 2020 Parents around the world are in a time of flux. With so many schools closed or the future unclear, it’s easy to feel that education has stopped. We worry that our kids will fall behind without everyday instruction. We feel like we need to jump in as fully-fledged teachers with all the…
March 24, 2020 What a time to be alive! We’re now deep into this social distancing thing — how are you doing? When was the last time we were all basically doing the same thing? With a few exceptions, most of the world is staying at home right now to try to flatten the curve…
April 10, 2020 We recently discussed Executive Function as a skill to teach during the school closures. But how do you teach it? The term executive function can be summed up as “management of what’s inside and around you”. Skills like organization, focus, time management, self-control, and goal-setting all spring from this idea. We can…