Aiming to prevent child abuse, the South Korean government is planning to provide lifelong parenting education, starting with lessons in school. Not only will children be learning these vital skills, but the government also hopes to see parenting lessons given to couples close to marriage, … [Read more...]
All The Ways Parenting Is Just Like The Muppets
Like parenting, the Muppets are a barrel of laughs, but the similarities don't stop there. These are all the ways that raising kids is just like the crazy antics of those lovable puppets. From the moment you get that first wave of pregnant morning sickness, you realize that Kermit was right all … [Read more...]
Are Teenage Girls More Expensive Than Boys?
Being a parent of teenage girls, I always assumed that they were the more expensive gender to raise. With girls, there seem to be weekly expenses like fancy shampoo, nail polish remover, feminine products and twice as many grooming products as I use myself. Even though they have their own money, … [Read more...]
Helping Your Teens Through Life’s Disappointments
A girlfriend of mine said it best—having teenagers is like having your heart living and beating outside your chest unprotected. As you watch them grow up and tackle life, you know that they will inevitably experience heartache and disappointment. You feel every painful moment along with them as … [Read more...]
Turning The Page On Reading Struggles
My son has struggled with reading and writing for a few years now. It's been really hard to watch. I've been frustrated for him because it's stuff that has always come easily to me and I always hoped he would have a similar experience. I don't think any parent wants to watch their kid have to do … [Read more...]
The Slang You Need To Know To Understand Your Teen
It is up to us as parents to be versed in what our kids are currently doing and saying. Even though we may still feel hip or cool, the slang of 2016 is a lot different than it was 10 or 20 years ago. For all the moms of teens, or moms of younger kids on the brink of tweenhood, this is a round up of … [Read more...]
The Latest #LikeAGirl Campaign Takes Aim At Sexism And Misses
I really love the Always #LikeAGirl ad campaign. I have written about the past installments in the series before and I really do believe that they bring up some great points about how hard it can be to be a girl in our society. The main objective, in my opinion, of these ads is to make the world … [Read more...]
What’s A Mom Got To Do To Get A Little Privacy?
If you ever feel like you are insignificant, try to accomplish something on a deadline that is important to only you. It doesn't really matter what it is. It might be something as innocuous as filling an ice cube tray, as mundane as returning a phone call, or as emotionally cathartic as relaying a … [Read more...]
Yes, There Is Such A Thing As A Picky Eater
“There’s no such thing as a picky eater, just a spoiled child.” I’ve heard this phrase, in every version possible, over the last few years. My oldest daughter, Penny, is a fiery and independent three-year-old. You can feel her strong presence from a mile away. When we realized Penny was a … [Read more...]
All The Thoughts My Child Has While Cleaning His Room
We are in a massive decluttering phase in our house. I'm feeling incredibly overwhelmed by all the "stuff" and need to Konmari the heck out of our space. I recruited my family to participate, mostly because misery loves company. We sold our dining table online and decided to exile unsalvageable … [Read more...]
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