I love sports, always have and always will. As a child, people often called me a tomboy, a name I wore like a badge of honor. There was no better gift than a warm up jacket with my name...
Looking for something fun to do? A true activity kids will love along with lots of information for parents? Then plan on attending the 3rd Annual Midlands Baby, Kids & Family Expo. Held on Saturday, June 25, 2016, from 10...
Moms aren't perfect ... and even better yet PEOPLE aren't perfect. The mom shaming and people shaming on social media over the past few weeks is disheartening. I feel shocked and embarrassed at some of the comments I read. They truly are...
Childrearing has come a long way. The fear-based punishment of past has turned into teaching discipline and respect. But this is not about punishment or discipline.
You know her, maybe you are her ... the once vibrant, interesting, clever lady who had...
This is like a slightly less-sanitary version of How to Train Your Dragon that is probably a little more realistic and will change your life. Not that owning and training a dragon wouldn't, but let's be honest ... if you...
Keeping a young child quiet during a church service is no small feat. Thankfully, many churches have wonderful children's programs that allow parents to worship with undivided attention.
Still, there are some instances where you may need to keep your small child with...
Dear Boys,
I have to write this letter. By not putting these thoughts on paper, and asking you to slowly read them, I’d be doing you, as well as all the young women you will ever meet, a disservice. Yes,...
Squeezing in some fun time in the summer can sometimes be challenging....schedules, cost, different interests, and so much more. For my family we've narrowed it down to three must-haves that are little to no cost to us.
Summer Movie Express
This is...
A few long, short months ago, I was an anxious parent sending her oldest son off to kindergarten for the first time, desperately hoping I was prepared enough to do so. In the months that followed, I learned just...
Does screen time affect behavior? We tried it for one week.
Electronics are definitely a mixed blessing in our house. My children come from a long line of geeks on both sides of the family and it’s no wonder that...
When I started my baby registry, I was completely overwhelmed by the options and the amount of stuff I needed, or thought I needed, to prepare for baby. There are the obvious things, like diapers and bottles, but there is so...
There are so many new and exciting things going on at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden! Let's take a look at these amazing new exhibits and areas!
Waterfall Junction
In April the Botanic Gardens opened up Waterfall Junction. If you haven't been...
Another school year has come and gone, and the summer (and summer heat) are already in full-swing. We all want to make our children's summers as memorable as possible, and soak up that extra time we have with them...
I won’t win any awards for this blog post. And neither will my children.
There’s a lot going around on social media – and just about everywhere else – about the awards ceremonies in our children’s lives right now. They’re all...
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Weekend Events for Kids
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