As an adult, the thought of the 4th of July may have an aura of nostalgia. Memories of grilling hot dogs, eating popsicles, chasing lighting bugs and watching late-night fireworks likely still fill your brain as you think of the many summers you spent as a kid celebrating Independence Day. If you are hoping to […]
Including Children with Food Allergies this Valentine’s Day
‘Tis the season for candy hearts, purple and pink everywhere you look, and shimmering Valentine cards in every theme. Valentine’s day—and the promise of sugar and sharing their chosen Valentines—is a very exciting time for kids. But it is also a time for many kids to feel left out and disappointed. While no one intends […]
Supporting Preschoolers Through Traumatic Experiences & Grief
If you are in need of resources to support a preschooler who has experienced a trauma or is grieving the loss of a friend or loved one, below you will find resources to assist you. Sesame Street in Communities Videos, printables and resources for parents to support children experiencing various stressors and challenges. Visitors must […]
Talking to Children About COVID-19
Never in your lifetime did you think that you would experience a global pandemic such as COVID-19. One day, all seemed normal in your world, and overnight: School was cancelled indefinitely The grocery store shelves were empty, and You‘ve been asked to work your full-time job from home while also responding to, “Mommy, can you help me…?” every 5 minutes. Your life was turned […]
Thank You Letter to the Under-Appreciated Teacher
This week is the last week of school in my hometown of Sioux Falls, SD and after spending the last school year in and out of schools in the district, I decided to write a letter to these teachers to let them know that I’m grateful for the work they do, day after day, even […]
Is Following the Rules as Important as We Make It?
Last week, I went to one of those coffee and canvas events. These events—especially the variety involving wine—are very popular in the Midwest right now. But I had never been to one. Nope. I avoided them like the plague. Why? Well that’s easy… I’m the worst artist anyone could ever imagine! Sure, I can draw […]
What Online Parenting Advice Can You Trust?
Have you ever sought out an answer to a parenting question on Dr. Google? If you have, you know that there’s A LOT of parenting advice out there. Some of it is great and comes from people with the education and/or experience to actually talk about the topic with some authority. Some of it is […]
Can I Do What I Ask Kids To Do?
During my childhood, I was a very respectful child. I was the student that all teachers loved. I was the friend whom all moms wanted their kids to have. I was the kid that all adults appreciated. How did I become this kid? I don’t give the credit to myself; I give full credit to […]
The Busy Parent’s Guide to Making the Most Out of Teachable Moments
One of the qualities I love most about my family is our ability to find a way to play no matter where we’re at. As children, my cousins and I spent our childhoods making up games and activities like ball tag, escape in the dark, and of course the combination of the two, ball tag […]
How Helpful Advice Can Turn into Mom Bashing
There are plenty of parent shamers out there. But I don’t want to be one of them! So much of what I write about in my blog is about helping busy parents to gather the information they need to make informed parenting decisions. It comes from a good place in my heart, with hope that […]
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