Each of us has a dominant sense that gets used more than all the others. Be it touch, sight, taste, smell, or hearing—it is a part of our personality, affecting how we interact with the world. So it makes sense that a person’s dominant sense will factor in to how they parent, says Priscilla … [Read more...]
‘Parenting Marriage’ Is The Latest Alternative To Getting Divorced
People are aware the impact a messy divorce can have on their children, and there’s been a growing trend in opting for a ‘parenting marriage’ instead of irreparably separating. When the romance has died, but couples still want to provide a stable home life for their kids, they’re turning to this new … [Read more...]
My Mother’s Day Gift: Spending A Day In My Mother’s Shoes
If I could spend a day walking a mile, or ten, in my mother’s shoes what would it be like? I look back at all my mother has accomplished in her life. She spent years caring for my sister and me—tag-teaming with my dad. She worked nights for a bank processing accounts—a time long ago when it was … [Read more...]
What Young Adult Novels Can Teach Us About Parenting
What do many young adult (YA) books have in common? Angst-y teens, strict rules made for breaking, and rollercoaster love lives. There’s no doubt about it, being a teenager is rough and parenting one proves just as hard. But if there’s something we can learn from all those teen reads, it’s … [Read more...]
Eight Things You Can Do To Show Your Mom You Care
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and you know the drill—some flowers, a nice card and a warm hug are the usual go-to’s. Sometimes though, it’s nice to go above and beyond—to show your love through meaningful gestures on top of the gifts. Here are our top fave ways to show your mom how you feel … [Read more...]
Enter For A Chance To Win A $400 Mom Cave Prize Pack
This contest is now closed. Thanks for entering and good luck! Have you heard of the latest craze in the “Treat ‘Yo Self” phenomena? It’s called the Mom Cave and we think it’s a pretty great idea. We’ve partnered up with the inventors of the Twistos® Mom Cave to help you set up your very own … [Read more...]
Why Every Mom Needs Her Own “Mom Cave”
We’ve all heard a hundred times over about Man Caves and how every guy should have a space where he can unwind, relax and just do “manly” things. And to that we say: Go for it, dudes! We’ll be hanging out in our brand new Mom Caves, thank you very much! Imagine a place where you can retreat for a … [Read more...]
‘I Could Do A Few More Of Those’ Says Carrie Underwood On Having More Kids
At the 2016 American Country Countdown Awards, Carrie Underwood gushed to PEOPLE backstage about her little man, Isaiah Michael, 14 months old, and how she’s got some stiff competition for singing at home. “He likes to sing. If you just go ‘la la la,’ he’ll go ‘la la la.’ He mimics really well,” … [Read more...]
Plan This EPIC Summer Bucket List Right Now!
Summer camps are already filling up, and we’re on the downhill roll to the end of the school year now. There will be 67 glorious summer vacations days to be filled, and with a little advanced planning, you can have a fun, frugal family summer vacation! Here’s the perfect summer bucket list to … [Read more...]
Kelly Rowland: Being A Mother Is About Taking It ‘One Day At A Time’
Kelly Rowland had some fears about parenting when she first realized she was pregnant, she told PEOPLE while attending the Safe Kids Day 2016 event on Sunday. She though she was missing the one virtue all parents seem to possess: patience. “When I found out that I was going to be a mother, I was … [Read more...]