By: Martianne Stanger “Mom, help me…” my son whines when asked to complete a simple, everyday task. “I can’t.” I carry on with what I was doing. “But, Mom…” He begins to wind himself into a tantrum. “I’m sorry. I cannot help you.” I stand firm. “Yes, you can. You just won’t.” I go to … More Creating Time for Children’s Success
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill “Mama, we had a drill at school today!” “Wow! A fire drill?” “Nope …. A LOCKDOWN drill!” And my heart sank. Thankfully, I was on the phone with my son so he did not see the tears that immediately formed in the corners of my eyes. My mind immediately thought of … More Lockdown
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, there are a few things you need to know: Download the My Disney Experience App – You can link all of your park tickets, meal plans, reservations, experiences, fast passes, credit cards, and Memory Maker photos in one place! Magic Bands – These … More 10 Tips for Traveling to Disney
By: Jessica Aldred “I’m out of hands!” This has become a common statement at our house. So common, that my four-year-old often uses it himself to get out of doing as asked. With the addition of a third child to an already busy brood, this pack mule mom simply can’t do it all anymore. While … More Pack Mule Mom
By: Angela Semeta As we all may know, a divorce or a separation between two parents isn’t easy for anyone, especially the child/children. When my daughter’s father and I decided to go our separate ways it was not an easy decision but we knew that in the end it was the best for everyone. We … More Co-Parenting 101
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill That pit in your stomach when you lose, or you think you have lost, your child. My 6-year-old son and I were in Target. We had been looking for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle bracelet for his brother. They didn’t have any in the boy’s department, so as we were checking out, I thought … More Lost
By: Tanya Pimental Many people start their journey towards parenthood with a pet. My boyfriend, now husband, gave me an adorable kitten as a graduation gift not long after we moved in together. Animals are such loyal and lovable creatures. There is a comfort in knowing they are around. Curling up to snuggle a furbaby really does … More Pet Loss
By: Carolyn Coleman We just recently returned from visiting with both my family and my husband’s family. Both our families live in Louisiana, so this was a nine-day vacation for us. One important thing I learned is that because Louisiana is our home, our family doesn’t realize that we are on vacation when we are there. … More Visiting Family
By: Jessica Aldred As a mom of three little boys, living with three adult men as well, there is quite a bit of testosterone around our home. Luckily, most of the pets are female. As I go about my daily tasks of cooking, cleaning, transporting and entertaining my brood, I often find my present self … More Drowning in Testosterone
By: Martianne Stanger As we approach autumn, stores scream, “Back-to-school!” I, on the other hand, cheer, “Stay outside!” When summer winds down and unfolds into fall, I think it is more important than ever to ensure ample time for children to play and explore outside. Young bodies (and, truthfully even old ones, like mine) are not … More 5 Free Spots for Autumn Adventures
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