4 Young Adult Fiction Books That Honor Diversity
I’ve heard the analogy that books can be described as mirrors or windows. Mirrors that allow us to see ourselves…
Big Kids
Blended Family: The BIG Birthday & My Role as Stepmom
Birthdays are a BIG deal at my house! It is the one day during the year that revolves around the…
Ranking Items I Used for My Daughter’s First Year of School
I think we have all seen them, the “what I used as a first-time mom” list. They break down the…
The Easiest Way To Raise Your Kids’ Test Scores (Seriously)
Psst. Hey you. What would you say if I told you there was a proven way to increase your child's standardized…
9 Reasons I’m NOT Sad to Be Leaving the “Baby Stage”
I've always loved the baby stage. I have pictures of myself at 11 holding and obsessing over tiny little babies.…
Why I Stopped Packing My Kids’ Lunches and Why It Works
The Pinterest Moment I admit it: I used to be THAT mom about my kids’ lunches. I bought monogrammed lunchboxes.…
Bell-to-Bell No Cell: Just How Prepared Are You?
Friends, we may have a challenging year ahead of us. I know we all expect this adjustment to be difficult…
7 Valuable Lessons I’ve Learned as a Stepmom
Becoming a stepmom doesn’t happen in one day or the day you say “I do.” It takes time. Stepparenting can…
When It’s Hard to Be “Play Mom”
It’s hard for me to be the play mom. I think it might be because of my family of origin,…
Dear Tween Son
Dear Tween Son, You were my firstborn, the one that made me a mom. The one who showed me a…
4 Lessons We Are Teaching Our Kids About Money
Money, Money, Money. Money can be a hard subject in any family. So, how do we teach our kids to…
