Since the pandemic started, 3 out of the 4 of us in our house have had birthdays. Celebrating during stay at home orders and social distancing has been different but having a virtual birthday party can still be as fun. If someone you love is celebrating a birthday in the months ahead, these ideas…
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6 Tips for Raising Happy, Successful Teens
This post is sponsored by The Allstate Foundation. All opinions are my own. “Being a parent will change the way you teach,” a parent volunteer told me during my third year of teaching first grade. I never would have known this had I not returned to teaching this past fall. I love a good challenge…
Tips for Finding the Right Online Summer Camp
This post is brought to you by DigiPen Academy and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. This time of the year has always been one filled with excitement over the things that summer brings. We’ve always anticipated vacations with loved ones, hanging out at the pool, and memories created at camp with friends new…
What You Need to Know to Make Your Child’s Mental Health a Priority
Coronavirus has affected our mental health, but have you ever thought about the impact on our kids? The effect of missing their friends, interactions with classmates and teachers, and activities that were part of a pre-coronavirus shutdown is often overlooked. The emotional well-being of our kids is always important. Here’s what you need to know…
Nightly News: Kids Edition Addresses Questions We Can’t Always Answer
Having our kids home with us all day gives them opportunities to ask us important questions about current events but sometimes they’re ones we can’t answer. Thank goodness Nightly News: Kids Edition is here to help!
Portal from Facebook Makes Loved Ones Feel Closer During Social Distancing
This post is sponsored by Portal from Facebook In the age of social distancing, we’re looking to maintain connections, be productive, and continue to keep our kids connected with family. And Portal from Facebook can help fill that gap. Portal is a video calling device that makes it feel like you’re in the same room…
4 Tips for Teaching Kids to Cook Easy Family Meals
This is a sponsored post Despite the many recent changes in our world, one thing that has stayed consistent is my family’s love of food. As a mom of two teens, I know that my kids won’t be at home forever. If there’s a silver lining to our current situation it’s that staying indoors has…
5 Tips for Managing Screen Time During Coronavirus
Coronavirus school systems closures have altered the way we live, work, socialize, and educate our kids. Adjusting to new societal norms hasn’t been easy. We’re coming to terms with the different ways our kids are using screens to learn and interact with friends. If managing family screen time during coronavirus feels like a struggle, I’m…
How to Keep Kids Learning When Coronavirus Closes School
With school systems across the country announcing coronavirus closures, parents everywhere have been left wondering how to keep kids engaged while they’re out of school. Trying to keep kids learning when coronavirus closes school and telework productively while balancing screen time with offline activities can be a struggle. My suggestion? Work with your kids to…
3 Important YouTube Kids Safety Updates Parents Will Appreciate
From its earliest days, YouTube has been a site for people over 13, but with increased family content and the rise of shared devices, the likelihood of children watching without supervision has increased. When YouTube Kids was launched in February 2015, the goal was to create a place where kids could access enriching and engaging…
