Now that school is back in session, are you feeling the pressure to come up for fun new hair styles for your daughter? We've got one for you today that's so incredibly easy, ANYONE can do it and it will quickly become your go-to 'do whenever you're in a hurry to get out the door. If you find yourself overwhelmed with fancy french braids, this is the hairstyle for your daughter. There is no braiding involved, just a simple twist. Plus, it works on girls with both thin and thick hair … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Ensure a Great First Day of School
*This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company, all opinions are 100% our own. The First Day of School is right around the corner. It's time to squeeze in the last pool trips and get ready to trade in the goggles for backpacks. And since that first day and week can make a big difference in setting a good tone for the rest of the year, we've rounded up our top tips for making sure it's a success. After all, who couldn't use a little help easing the family back into a routine? Here … [Read more...]
6 Things Your Child’s Teacher Wants to Know
A few years ago I found out our contributor, Kristin, had been hiding a very big secret from me - although she currently works as a professional photographer, she used to be a 1st grade teacher! You guys, you cannot imagine how psyched I was when she let this little gem slip in an email. All the possible posts just started piling up in my head. The very first thing I wanted her to write for us was a back-to-school post on all the critical things your child's teacher wants to know about … [Read more...]
Do You Know The “Right” Way to Hug Your Child?
One of the things I have loved, loved, LOVED about being momma to baby M are the pre-nap snuggles. My third baby is the only one who truly loves to snuggle with me. Even as infants, S and C would wiggle in my arms as I rocked and sang to them before nap. They weren't upset, they just wanted to look around - at the room, at the fan, even at me. They were never fully relaxed enough to snuggle up as I had envisioned they would. Eventually I came to terms with it, figuring that's just how … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: When You Get in the Car & Drive Away Without Me
Today's 'Parenting Styles' post could not resonate with me more. Our youngest son, M, will also have his first drop-off experience this fall... and I'm so anxious. Like you wouldn't think a mama going through it for the third time would be. The thing is, the baby of our family is used to being just that- the baby. He's used to being doted on and constantly surrounded by siblings and parents. This fall not only will his beloved sis (and best bud) be leaving him in the dust as she heads off … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: The Child Who Worries
I’ve written before about my oldest son – smart, athletic, a total slob – he’s an interesting little dude. He fits the mold of the first born in many ways, and maybe that’s also why he doesn’t handle stress particularly well. He’s nine, and he’s a worrier. And I’m not talking about school worries, or do-you-think-I’ll-be-able-to-get-my-grappling-tip-today worries. These are big-time worries, the kind that make kids grow up way too fast. My son tells me things like, “I’m worried that I’m … [Read more...]
27 Must-Know Tips for Happy Family Travels
If there's anyone that's qualified to write about how to travel with kids, it's our talented contributor Kaley. She's currently living in Vienna, Austria with her husband and two little girls and "on a mission to see as much of Europe as possible before heading back stateside". Her blog is full of gorgeous photographs of her family's travels to places like Berlin, Slovakia, and the Netherlands. She also shares lots of smart tricks she's learned along the way, including how to make a DIY … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: It’s Not Just About the Makeup
Our latest Parenting Styles post from our contributor Jessica is on a topic I haven't quite breached with my daughter, but likely will soon. So I'm so interested in her perspective as well as what you guys think! How do you convince a seven year old to enjoy being a kid? That it all goes by in the blink of an eye, that before she knows it, she’ll be a teenager, and then a college student, and then her 20s and 30s will blur past? Because my daughter wants to be older. … [Read more...]
Potty Training Know-How: Top 5 Dos and Don’ts
I'm about to start potty training my youngest child. And I'd be lying if I said I was excited about it. All I remember from last time was the amount of stress involved. And cleaning up accidents. So many accidents. Before I started the process this time, I decided it would be wise to go back over my notes. (Yes, I kept notes. Nerd alert.) I realized even though this isn't my first rodeo, I can't just jump in blindly. So I took some time to think about what worked, and of … [Read more...]
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