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The teenage years are an incredibly stressful time for everybody, especially the parents.
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If you're in charge of planning one of these shindigs, then this blog post will help you plan the perfect celebration.
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Here are some of the steps that you should keep in mind if you learn that your child may have a health issue.
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Here are some quick ways to get your teen a leg up entering the adult world.
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The transition isn’t a small one; it takes a lot of management and attention to ensure that you both have an enjoyable and supportive time.
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The truth is, rewarding children can be a good thing, but there is a fine balance to be drawn between helpful rewards and destroying intrinsic motivation.
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If you successfully do this, children will be more well-behaved, which will lead to positive social feedback, which will help their development more than anything else.
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Sometimes it can be challenging for parents to know how to fix the relationship with their child once you break it, but some steps can help you get on your way!
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Here's how to provide the support your child needs to ensure they have a better chance of experiencing academic success.
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No kid is going to want lessons during the summer holidays. So what activities are there that combine learning with fun?
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If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “if only these children would just stay quiet for 3 hours”, you’re not alone
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Finding food that all the family can enjoy is sometimes a challenge. It’s one of life’s daily chores and something that all families can struggle to achieve.
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Saving money for the future is important. For everyone, including your kids, but first you have to be a little savvy. So where does it all begin?
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We all know kids secretly only eat chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese. Their bodies reject anything green. Sometimes violently. Here's how to game the system.
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Drawing is great for kids' creative, fine motor, and social development....but how do you get them into it?
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There are a growing number of scams, especially with the increase in how much of our data is shared online. Here's how to stay safe.
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There can be a lot of culprits behind this mass deprivation of sleep, so we’ve outlined five tips to address the most common causes of teen sleeplessness.
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Chances are, taking away the phone just leads to more acting out. If you need a better strategy to affect your teen's behavior, try these four tips.
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This may not get them into Harvard, but it will be way more useful once they get out of whatever schooling they attend and enter this horrible place we call “the real world”.
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Here’s a list of some ways in which you can help your soon-to-be-teen to tame their brain and minimize the discomfort (and idiocy) that come with their teen years.
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Every parent wants their child to succeed, but it’s hard to know how to help them without interfering too much in their personal development and their quest for independence. Here's a list of tips to help you strike the right balance
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Sensitive subjects are a part of grownup life. It’s our unfortunate job as parents to do our best job at translating real life in a way that doesn’t scar our kids for life.
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The mental picture of spending quality time in a garden with your children is so picturesque it should come with it’s own sepia filter. Here's how to make it a reality.
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You know that fresh air and sunlight is good for your children...but getting them outside is easier said than done. Here's how to handle their top 3 excuses not to go outside.
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As a mom, it's your happy job to make sure your household atmosphere is as peaceful and un-chaotic as possible. Here are some solid tips for some things that are guaranteed to at least make a noticeable difference in the levels of chaos in your home.
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No matter how old they are, safety will always be your priority. Let's take a look at some useful ways that you can ensure that your children are safe.
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As anyone who has a teenager can tell you, cell phone addiction is a real thing. Here's your guide for how to fight it.
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An important part of a “mom-friendly” workout routine is the simple fact that the more you get your kids involved in your exercise regime, the more likely you are to actually get to exercise.
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Keeping the house clean can be very difficult. If you have kids, it can feel downright impossible. Fortunately, just by teaching your kids a few simple rules you can actually cut down on a huge amount of the clutter that is created on a daily basis.
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It's incredibly challenging to have any conversations with your spouse while your kids are there. Here's the quick and dirty guide for how to have an important conversation in front of your kids, and when it's really important not to do so.
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Teens are full of demands. However, instead of asking for a toy at the grocery store, now they want cars, smart phones, and laptops. Here's how to deal with it when your teen wants something out of your price range.
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Even though they’ve passed their test, they’re still new to driving and let's face it you're still a mom and they’re still teenagers. Here's how to ensure your new driver is safe on the road.
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The words "week off from school" fill any mom's heart with dread. Here's how to ensure your littles have a good time without Mama going absolutely crazy as well.
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Quality family time is one of the happiest things on earth. However, trying to organize it is one of the most hellish experiences in this thing we call parenting. Here are 5 low-effort, high-reward ideas for fun family activities.
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Being a mom can be frustrating sometimes. It's not easy taking care of tiny humans. Here's how to stay patient through all the chaos.
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If you're at the end of your rope, here are 25 ways to keep yourself sane in this crazy job we call "mom".
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Getting kids (from babies to teenagers) to follow a routine is one of the hardest (yet most beneficial) things a parent can do. By leveraging different types of time, you can make your life much easier.
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A teaching degree didn't help me figure out how to help my baby sleep more at night, but it has helped me train my toddlers how to be well behaved.
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Winter Break. Otherwise known as the second-longest period of time your kids are out of school. It's great to get a rest, but sometimes after they take too long off of school you can start seeing mental dust bunnies pile up in front of your eyes.
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Childhood is when kids learn important skills like money management, work ethic, and intrinsic motivation. Having a properly-designed chore chart can teach all three. (AKA My parental love letter to chores.)
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To help you cull through the overwhelming number of mommy blogs out there, here's a list of the absolute best up-and-coming mom blogs. These women will make you laugh, take notes, and (most importantly) become a better, saner, happier parent.
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When I was pregnant, I was shocked that the so-called "parenting" classes didn't actually teach me anything about how to be a good mom. Like a good little nerd, I went home and did some research on just how to learn to be a good parent.
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You've probably heard about Tiger moms or permissive parenting, but why does it matter? Here's everything you need to know about the basic parenting styles and why they matter for you and your kid.
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No one likes making mistakes, right? Wrong. Any parent of a toddler will tell you their mistakes (usually involving falling off something) are met by riotous giggles. What changes when they get bigger? Let's dive into it and learn how to help kids deal with their mistakes in a healthy way.
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We've all been there. Kids shows are horrible. The tiny humans love them, but they drive us normal-sized humans absolutely crazy. Here's a roundup of shows that kids will like, but won't make you want to "matar" Dora the Explorer.
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Getting your army of small humans out the door and on time is an age-old struggle. Here's an in-depth tutorial on how to help kids remember their schedules.
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