Parenting tips for raising daughters
Read moreOne of the ways we’re supplementing this distant learning school life is “Mom School.” The rules are simple. I teach them life skills in a fun, non-threatening way. If it’s a topic I don’t know I find an online course. Students earn an A for participation, and bonus points for making the teacher laugh. This […]
Read moreArriving at the Science Museum of Minnesota, it is obvious this place is a draw. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and had about a 15-minute wait just to enter the parking garage. Once in we were greeted by a Tyrannosaurus Rex and lots of families. There were kids in strollers and some taller than […]
Read moreWhen my oldest started kindergarten I was so excited and jumped head first into volunteering. So what if I worked full time? I was not going to let that stop me from getting involved. At open house I signed up for a top position – co-room parent. Looking back I am extremely grateful that Ms. […]
Read moreTips that are less fluff and more straight-forward info. That’s the goal of these new mini guides! Each is ten pages or less, very easy to read, and leaves you with ideas that can be implemented as soon as you’re ready. Check out the guides, share them with other moms, and let me know what you think. Thanks so […]
Read moreA few months ago I heard Sheri Salata, former OWN Co-President and past producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, talk about her experience with Oprah. She said lots of great things, but one thing made a huge impact on me. She said, “Oprah ran it like a mission, not a business.” Of course there were […]
Read moreMonitoring Your Child’s Android Phone Using Google Family Link – What You Need To Know Monitoring my kids phone usage, especially online habits and apps accessed, was a big deal for me when I gave them phones earlier this year. We have Android devices, so I decided on Google Family Link. We’re a few […]
Read moreWe spent some of our Earth Day weekend organizing and filling a box for Give Back Box®, an organization that makes it easy to donate clothes and household items to non-profits. Hanes has partnered with the organization, and if you donate clothes this month, Hanes will donate new underwear! This is a big deal […]
Read moreIt is International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is Be Bold For Change. Interested in the history of today? Here are five things to know about International Women’s Day 2017. BONUS: Take a few minutes and watch the All About Girl Power and Women’s History Month Video from American Girl, with your girl. You’ll both […]
Read moreWhen you’re in TWO Oscar-nominated movies, that’s a big deal. Now add to that being 10 years old. Meet Saniyya Sidney, the child actress that was in Fences and Hidden Figures! Embed from Getty Images Don’t you just love her red carpet look? Read more about Saniyya and other children from this year’s Academy Awards in this great article from The […]