Image Credit: © fairuz othman (text added) | tears | CC by 2.0 Tired of the yelling? Tired of the whining? Tired of being tired? (And, no, I'm not talking about the election...) You’re not alone. From toddler temper-tantrums to teenage talking back, parents wonder what it takes to get kids to cooperate. If you’re tired of nagging, reminding and yelling to get your kids to listen – I've got just the thing for you. I'm excited to once again partner with Amy McCready, founder of Positive … [Read more...]
The 2016 MPMK Gift Guides are Here!!
How great would it be to get all of your Christmas shopping done ahead of time this year AND to feel confident your kids are going to love their gifts and keep returning to play with them again and again? I've got some HUGE news today friends! Drum roll please... The 2016 Toy Gift Guides are here! In case you're unfamiliar with our famous gift guide collection, this is not your average roundup of a few of our favorite things - Oh no. This is an incredibly extensive … [Read more...]
MPMK Gift Guides: Hottest 20 New Toys of the Year!
I've been behind the scenes working like crazy on this year's MPMK Gift Guides. If you don't know, our gifts guides have become somewhat famous and lots and lots (and lots!) of parents use them each year to find the perfect gift for their kids. That's a lot of pressure! And I work really hard to try to live up to the expectations. One last thing, I do my best throughout the year to keep our readers up-to-date on any sales I see on our gift guide items. To be in the loop, be … [Read more...]
Savory Breakfast Idea: Turmeric Oats with Acorn Squash
*This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company, all opinions are 100% our own. When it comes to breakfast, are you a salty or sweet lover? Although I'm notorious for my sweet tooth, I just can't do too much sugar, or even fruit, first thing in the morning. Which is why I cannot wait to try this nutritious breakfast creation from our contributor, Kristin. Instead of traditional oatmeal toppings like fruit and brown sugar, she's gone savory with turmeric oats, eggs, and red onions. … [Read more...]
Round-Up: 9 Best Educational Apps for Your Kids
Image Credit: © Stephanie | Smart Kid and the Smart Phone | CC by 2.0 When it comes to screen time, I want only the best for my kids. Unfortunately, I just don't have the time to research the mountain of supposedly "educational" apps and websites available. Luckily, today we have an expert here to guide us all. She's a tech journalist as well as a mom and she's researched this topic.. A LOT. Psst - Don't miss her two recommendations below for websites that teach kids to code too! Hint: … [Read more...]
Quiet Time Activities Perfect for Getting Kids to Calm Down for Bed
Image Credit: © Suzette Pauwels (text added) | 01.09.11 | CC by 2.0 Today I have something uber useful for you guys - a bedtime post from Jillian of A Mom with a Lesson Plan (a great site you really should check out if you're not already familiar). I've posted Jillian's game-changing, quiet-time-before-bedtime idea on MPMK's facebook wall a few times and have always gotten a huge response. Today she's here to expand on the idea and share her favorite pre-bedtime quiet activities broken … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Halloween Ritual?
Our family is big on traditions. We've got them for major events like birthdays and Christmas, as well as small things like Saturday mornings and bedtime. Recently, I’ve been thinking about all the Halloween activities and projects we’ve tried (or wanted to try) since the kids were born. This year, I’m looking to officially elevate a few of them to “tradition” status. As I was compiling ideas, it occurred to me you too might be interested in starting a family Halloween tradition. So I’ve … [Read more...]
Parent Hack: The Secrets to Streamlining Your Toddler’s Bedtime
Image Credit: © Suzette – www.suzette.nu | jumping | CC by 2.0 I'm so excited to have our guest poster, Hadley, with us today because I know if there's one thing all parents universally struggle with- it's sleep! Hadley is a certified sleep consultant who works with exhausted moms and dads across North America and Europe to get their kids' sleep back on track. The tips she provides below could not come at a better time for me, as we have seriously let our 2-year-old's bedtime routine … [Read more...]
A Perfect Way to Volunteer with Young Kids (And Help New Moms in Need!)
We talk a lot here about doing our best to raise kids who aren't entitled. Yet, one of the things I struggle with most is finding good ways to get my young children involved in volunteering. From soup kitchens to neighborhood road clean-ups, there just aren't a lot of opportunities that my kids (ages 2, 6 and 7) are old enough for yet. If you find yourself in the same predicament, I've got some great news. Next week is Diaper Need Awareness Week (September 26 - 30, 2016) so we’ve … [Read more...]
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