School is not how it used to be. How many parents have muttered those words once their child starts grade school? The curriculum is more difficult, the projects are more sophisticated, and the amount of homework can seem impossible to tackle. It has become a necessity for students to learn organizational skills and project management at a young age. I remember using a single 5 subject notebook for all of my schoolwork. My kids take home multiple colored folders and binders filled with dividers. All of this to manage the new load of responsibilities current students have: classwork, projects, homework, | Continue Reading...

You don’t need two of everything. I promise you. Well, except maybe for your favorite vice. I fell hard into this trap. The world—and mothers of singletons—make you believe that you need two of everything because you are having twins. You will fall into this trap—just like I did. It’s a conspiracy. Obviously, you need multiple outfits, diapers, bottles—things like that. You will survive, and your kids won’t be too scarred, if you only have one bottle warmer or play saucer. Save your money. College will be here before you know it. I do highly recommend two bottles of your | Continue Reading...

So you have a new Boo and things have been going pretty smoothly. You have decided that he is a keeper and the two of you are pretty much in sync with one another. It’s been a couple of months and now you ready to take the next step…introducing him to your child. Hold up! Wait a minute, Cowgirl! There are something’s that you should consider before going to that rodeo. 1. IS YOUR CHILD READY? Is your child ready to “share” you? That is exactly what your child will believe they are doing. If you have one child, like | Continue Reading...

Kids want to have fun. They love it when moms and dads join them in activities. Many families equate family fun with ball games, board games or watching TV. Family fun also includes music! Music is a WONDERFUL activity for families. No, you don’t need to play an instrument or have vocal training to share music with your child. You do need a desire to interact with you child, to share with them, to experience, and to explore. You need to model enjoying the process. In this series I will share four ways to do just that starting with … | Continue Reading...

Many bloggers start off a new year with resolutions and goals to better their blog. Some list blogging more consistently, or blogging on a schedule as goals. Others resolve to read more blogs, meet more people or join in more linkups. Some bloggers vow to start selling advertising, or score a freelance writing gig. All these goals and resolutions are great, and will definitely guide and motivate you to a better blog, and to be a better blogger. However, these are long-term. There are a few things you can do immediately, or in the short-term to better your blog. Here’s | Continue Reading...