Stephanie Fuller
7 Tips For Planning PTO Sponsored Events
Joining your schools PTO is a great way to stay and get involved with the activities going on in your child's school. My daughter goes to East Point Academy, a Mandarin Immersion school in...
Understanding My High Needs/Spirited Child
This is my story.
The story about how I explained to my husband, family, and friends that my child was "high needs" (or "spirited") and required MORE from me ... and them.
As a mom of...
Why Meditation Makes Me A Better Mom
Several months ago, I made a commitment to start meditating daily, with the intent of carving out sacred quiet time. Quiet time where I could just allow my brain to rest and come back to reality...
The Basics on Caring For Those Baby Teeth
When my elder daughter was about 4, I figured it was a good time to take her in to see a pediatric dentist. I brushed her teeth twice a day, gave her only water at...
Terrible Twos, I’m Done With You
There's nothing like officially becoming that mom while your child runs out of the library with only one shoe on. Never fear, mamas of tiny manic terrors, you're not alone in your battle! The struggle is...
Take Back Your Valentine’s Day! 5 Local “Staycation” Destinations
Valentine's Day has certainly transformed for me over the years. When I was a child, it was a day to pass out cards and candy. I even remember the craft at school was to make...
5 Timeless Lessons :: Teaching Children With the Words of Martin Luther King Jr.
Few names are remembered through the ages of time, but among those names that are carried over the generations, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has to be one of my favorites. This enduring name belonged to...
Mama’s Sick Survival Kit :: Top 10 Essentials for Surviving Seasonal Sickness
So, mamas: It happened to me over winter break. The dreadful moment when you and the kids are sick at the exact same time and you realize you didn't make it to the grocery...
A Look Back at 2014 :: Reflecting on Resolutions
Can you believe it's 2015? I still feel like the impending Y2K disaster (that didn't happen) was just the other day!
Yesterday you heard from some of our contributors about their New Year's resolutions, and...
5 Ways to Keep Toys Organized (even after the holidays)
'Twas the morning of Christmas, when all through the house
The children were stirring, including the spouse.
They ran to the tree, to see what was there:
Presents galore, and all wrapped with care.
Doll houses, kitchen sets,...
Stroller Workouts and Mama Fitness :: Finding Workout Buddies
You've just bought one of those new fancy running strollers and a cute workout outfit. And you've packed snacks to keep the baby content on your park stroll. Ahhh ... there's nothing like losing that baby weight...
Eating Clean :: Taking the Chemical Ick Out of Your Food
"No, we don't eat Pop Tarts in this house. Sorry, no Lucky Charms here either!"
"Oh, you'll take some potato chips? Yeah ... well, we have kale chips or homemade pita chips."
You see, here in...
Keeping Kids Safe Online :: Child Predators
We recently talked about a common danger found online, cyberbullying. Unfortunately, that isn't the whole story. There are several other dangers your children might encounter when surfing the web or playing game consoles that...
Keeping Kids Safe Online :: Cyberbullying
With school out for summer, children are out and about enjoying some much-needed sunshine and play. As a parent, you probably have many rules in place for how to keep your kids safe when they...