It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Shopping malls are lined with giant Christmas trees and lighted decor, as Christmas songs blast in the background. The hustle and bustle of shoppers floods retail stores as each person hopes to find the perfect gift for their loved ones. Yes, the […]
Moms have a deep bond with one another. We can empathize with each other about the ups-and-downs of parenting — the struggles we face raising our kids, working on our marriages, and trying to take care of ourselves. Even when your child is throwing a tantrum at the grocery store […]
Disney used to be a brand parents could trust. When a movie or TV show had the Disney stamp of approval, parents could rest easy knowing their children were watching morally and family-friendly programming. Now, nothing could be further from the truth. And Disney’s latest stunt pushed the line even […]
It’s that time of year again and schools are buzzing with holiday parties, programs, and gift giving! You wrack your brain for the perfect gift for your child’s teacher – you want it to stand out among the dozens of other presents they will be getting. But is that picture […]
Parents have the best intentions when it comes to raising their children. They read parenting books and research online, but it is still difficult to know the best course of action for each situation – especially in regard to behavior. When it comes to negative behaviors in our children, many […]
From the time our children enter school and begin to form their own friendships, they are often drawn to kids who share their interests, just as adults are. As they grow up, we try to teach our children to be kind and compassionate to others and include everyone in their […]
It seems like yesterday we were holding our little, perfect infant in our arms. The moment you first gaze into their curious little eyes feels like time has stood still. Then the first month of endless diaper changes, feeding, and lack of sleep whizzes by. It’s vital to be in […]
Most parents are careful to restrict television programming or sites online that contain inappropriate content for their little ones. And with the rise of smart products, our families are able to connect to the outside world like never before. As technology advances, many companies are offering consumers more and more […]
As a mom, it’s often easy to forget to think about ourselves. With the hustle and bustle of daily life, little things can sneak past us; or sneak up on us. We may chalk up feeling lousy to having spent yet another night up with the baby, or our fatigue […]
The holidays are a special time of year full of friends, family, crowded stores and parties, fun activities and joyful celebrations. It is also loud, busy and bright and can easily overstimulate even the calmest of children and even adults. But for children with sensory sensitivities, the fun can easily […]