A unique way to choose the best board games for 4 year olds There are plenty of websites out there that rank the best board games for 4 year olds or the best board games for preschoolers (or even the best board games for kids in general). However, most of them focus on just that:…
Last week, I wrote a post about five parental superpowers I possess that my husband is lacking. This street runs two ways. After seven years and counting as parents, it’s become very apparent that my husband has some parental superpowers of his own that I lack. In no particular order, those superpowers include… The ability…
Having children changes you. Anyone can tell you that. What many don’t realize is that motherhood can provide you with new, some might even say superhuman, abilities. Like Peter Parker after being bitten by that radioactive spider (that’s Spiderman, for anyone who is unaware and/or is not raising boys), I have developed some pretty significant…
Between preschool and elementary school, I have many years of Back to School experience as a parent. However, I also taught high school for a decade, so Back to School (and Back to School survival) is basically my native tongue. I’ve already professed my undying love and appreciation for teachers, but that doesn’t mean heading…
“How are you?” It’s a simple enough question that most people field casually every day, with the typical response being something along the lines of, “good,” “fine,” or “well, thank you.” But are you really good? Are you really fine? It can be hard to tell. The next time you find yourself wondering (or someone…
Why do kids behave better for their grandparents? If you’ve found yourself asking that question, or its companion, “Why does my child behave for everyone but me?” — don’t worry! You’re definitely not alone. This struggle is as old as time. Picture the following scenario: Raising children and living in what is practically a fraternity…
Dear Chick-fil-A, My love for you is widely known to my friends and family, but I think it’s well past time for me to take my feelings public. Back when I was still teaching in the classroom, I left at ridiculously-early-o’clock in the morning. You were the only restaurant who was there for me on…
Once upon a time, regular showers were a thing…
At this time of year, there are a lot of “essentials for summer survival” and “summer hacks and tips” checklists floating around the internet. Most of them seem to be related to nutrition and appearance (summer body, beach-ready, etc.). Well, that particular ship sailed for me when my middle son literally tore through my abs….
Surviving the witching hour with babies, toddlers, & beyond is no laughing matter Back in your pre-child days, if you’re anything like me, you tossed around the phrase “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” with both joy and longing. You couldn’t wait for 5 o’clock. In fact, when you literally couldn’t wait, you would hold happy hour…
