With the continuous introduction of faster, more efficient devices coupled with the latest and greatest apps and social media power, it’s no wonder some of us are feeling like life is moving faster each day. We look at our kids and are pretty darn impressed at how easily they can adapt to the … [Read more...]
Despite What The Internet Says, The Kids Are All Right
Perhaps it's just what gets aggregated in my feeds, but the interwebs seem to be spending a great deal of time metaphorically shaking their collective canes and muttering "kids today, amiright?" And there is an awful lot to be pessimistic about: helicopter parents, over-scheduled kids, technology, … [Read more...]
Criminal Parenting: Are We Getting Too Tough On Moms And Dads?
Judging other parents on their parenting choices is a trap that most of us have fallen into at one point or another. Whether it is one mom’s choice to turn to formula in the face of breastfeeding difficulties, or a parent’s choice to co-sleep, the anonymity of the internet has made it too easy for … [Read more...]
Paying The Piper: Kids And Allowance
In my last post, I described the three main schools of thought regarding kids and allowance and shared my own experience with each. I also promised to share my own brilliant plan for managing allowance in my family. Read on for details! There are several schools of thought when it comes to kids … [Read more...]
Kids And Money: The REAL $50,000 Question
A friend recently posted this question about allowance on her Facebook feed: “I’m not of the thinking that you hand your kids $50+ when they want to do something with their friends. So today is a big day of yardwork. Once completed I will reward him with some hard earned cash. Seems fair to me… do … [Read more...]
Is Selfish Parenting The Way To Make Your Kids Selfless?
Written By Leslie Kennedy I am currently home full time with my 3 year old son, who naps, and my 5 year old former JKer who is home for the summer. Typically I use my son’s nap time to get my work done, be it writing or cleaning or whatever else needs to be done. My 5 year old is currently … [Read more...]
Babysitters, Nannies, Au Pairs: What Would We Do Without Them?
What would we do in a world with out childcare providers? I cringe at the very thought. But finding the perfect fit for your family can sometimes be tricky. You want someone who is fun, but responsible, friendly but able to discipline. Someone your kids like, but someone you can trust... So how … [Read more...]
Know, Check, Protect
When I was pregnant with my firstborn daughter, I was intensely interested in all things natural. I planned on a natural, drug-free childbirth. I planned to exclusively breastfeed my new baby. I planned to use cloth diapers. I planned to practice attachment parenting. I was terrified of … [Read more...]
GPS Tracking For Kids???
Did you see this video that went viral yesterday? The one questioning how in hell we survived as children in the 60s, 70s and 80s? I loved it. [youtube id="GWRdHXbTmrs"] Honestly. We used to leave the house in the morning and not come back until the street lights went on. I remember not … [Read more...]
The Perfect Bednight Snack
Recently a good friend of mine was visiting with her young kids and watching her go through the bedtime routine with the younger ones really took me back to when my own daughters were young. With older children, you tend to forget that “witching hour” when it seems like all the energy in the … [Read more...]
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