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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
When Are Kids Allowed To Be Alone?
We keep judging parents for letting their kids play with their iPads or flaked out in front of the television. We are told to get our kids outside in the fresh air and get off the screens, to exercise and run around and use their imaginations. We are supposed to encourage our children to play with … [Read more...]
Carrie Underwood Talks Unconditional Love And “Couple Time”
Carrie Underwood has an amazing life, but she’s most grateful for her son, Isaiah who she had with husband, Mike Fisher. “I never really knew what it was like to love something or someone unconditionally until I had him.” The American Idol alum went on to say, “he’s so sweet and so smart. He’s a … [Read more...]
What Can We Do About The Gender Gap In Parenting
The gender gap doesn’t just show it’s self in the work force, it’s also prevalent on the parenting scene. One of the ways this disparity of expectation between moms and dads makes an appearance is in the comments women hear regularly about their role as a mother. Often passive aggressive, whether … [Read more...]
The Urban Mom: Cat And Nat From Social Common
This month, we’re featuring an entrepreneurial mom duo Cat and Nat, the creators of Social Common. Occupation: Entrepreneurs, moms Hometown: Toronto Current Town: Toronto, but considering Hawaii at the moment! Social media savvy is a great way to describe the entrepreneurial duo, Cat and … [Read more...]
The Three Words Teenagers Say That Break Your Heart
We all dread those three little words that when strung together make our hearts hurt, especially when it’s from those we love most. Hearing ‘I hate you’ from your teen is hard. Sadness and anger can bubble up quickly, as Hannah Storm, ESPN SportsCentre host, knows firsthand. Storm has three … [Read more...]