Whether you attended the Women’s March by yourself, with a group of friends, were joined by your family, or were there in spirit and are inspired by last weekend’s events to take action, now is the time to turn your passion into action. Action takes on many different forms and if you’re a parent struggling…
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Philips Showcases Connected Digital Health Solutions for All Ages at #CES2017
This is a sponsored post As I held a bottle in my hand during breakfast with Philips at CES one morning, I was instantly transported back to the baby years. The shape of the Avent bottle in my hand felt familiar even as Emily turns 13 this week and Thomas is now 10. The big…
2016 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Teens (ages 13+)
If you don’t know what to get your teen besides a gift card, think. Think HARD. What are they always talking about? What are their friends talking about? What are the things they are never without? Chances are there’s something far more creative than a gift card you can think to get them that will…
2016 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Tweens (ages 8-12)
Not quite kids but not exactly teenagers yet, tweens often feel stuck between cute and grown up but the truth is that they possess growing self-confidence, independence, and academic skills. They flip flop between wanting to be seen as kids but also wanting to be viewed as grown up and crave some autonomy to explore…
2016 Gift Guide: Early Elementary Ages (ages 5-8 or grades K-2)
As a former first grade teacher, my students spanned a wide spectrum of knowledge so I know that kids this age are the same way. Kindergarten through second graders are experience huge growth in their social, emotional, gross motor, and academic skills. Gifts that allow them to have fun while practicing what they know are always…
2016 Gift Guide: Gifts for Toddlers & Preschoolers (18 months- age 5)
Oh how I miss this age! I never thought I wanted to follow in my mother’s footsteps as a teacher until I spent so much time with these age groups. There was always something magical about toddlers and preschoolers. Maybe you don’t feel the same way as a parent in the thick of tantrums, potty…
Screenwise: A Must-Have Handbook for Parents in the Digital Age (book review w author Q&A)
These days it feels like technology is changing at the speed of light especially for parents who feel like we’ve just mastered one thing our kids are interested as they have moved on to 10 other new things we’ve never heard about. It’s easy to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and feeling like throwing up your hands…
Last minute childcare needs? How Chime Gets a Trusted Babysitter to Your House in 30 Minutes
We’ve all had those moments when we thought we’d be on time to be with our kids but haven’t. Traffic, a chatty colleague, delayed flight, a work meeting that ran late, or an extra-long line at the grocery store can cause us to be late getting home, to school, or day care to pick up…
Teaching Kids About Race, Privilege, Equality & Civil Rights in an Age Appropriate Way
As parents, my husband and I are committed to open and honest dialogues with our kids about anything and everything but there are times when we struggle to make sense of current events. We talk about friendships, money, our marriage, social media behavior, alcohol, sex, race, and so much more. We seize teachable moments that…
Parenting Through Changes at Every Age and Stage #BringingUpBates
This is a sponsored post By nature, human beings are creatures of habit and while change is inevitable, it’s not always easy. As parents, we deal with change on a constant basis as our kids grow. There are changes at every age and stage and it seems that just as you’re getting used to your…
