Parenting tips for raising daughters
Read moreUpdated October 2016 When your tween daughter is ready for deodorant, there are a few things to consider before you go shopping: Try rubbing a little baking soda under her arms first. This may do the trick for a while, especially if she is just starting to have an underarm odor. When it’s time to […]
Read moreThis CBS Sunday Morning story on grandparents spending more time with their grandchildren made me smile. In our family we have Grandma Camp. Grandma Camp is this beautiful place where my rules for the girls mean nothing. Eat all your dinner before you get dessert? Nope, not at Grandma Camp. Normal bedtime? Of course not. […]
Read moreWin Lea Clark, American Girl’s 2016 Girl of the Year When American Girl announced Lea Clark as the 2016 Girl of the Year, my daughters were so excited. She’s a fabulous girl that loves animals, travel and adventure. Her story starts with a family trip to Brazil, which is the backdrop for many of her accessories. I wouldn’t mind having […]
Read moreHappy New Year! Every once in a while I’ll post in Today’s Parenting Team community. This time they were interested in Mom Resolutions. Here’s a link to my 2016 Mom Resolution post over there. Enjoy (there’s a video!) and here’s wishing you a FABULOUS 2016! Love, Towanda
Read moreVolunteering and giving back during the holiday season is a great way to teach our children the true meaning of the holiday season. When my girls were younger (toddlers and preschool age) we were limited in the types of volunteering they could do, so we started an annual tradition of buying toys to donate. It […]
Read moreI am so excited to be a part of this American Girl Doll Giveaway! For starters, my daughter LOVES everything American Girl, so it feels good to be able to share that joy with another girl. Secondly, I LOVE that Grace Thomas, American Girl’s 2015 Girl of the Year is all about being an entrepreneur and […]
Read moreThis video of parents explaining “the birds and the bees” is HILARIOUS! When I tell you I laughed out loud, I LAUGHED. OUT. LOUD. So, get a good laugh, then check out the age breakdown below on having your own conversation about sex with your child. Having “The Talk” Discussing sex with your child doesn’t […]
Read moreThis is what happens when your three-year-old decides her doll needs a new look. Our conversation… Me: Ummmm, why did you color your doll’s face? Princess: *sigh followed by eye roll* No color, MAKEOVER Mommy! Me: :-/. Well, in the future please let me know if your doll wants a makeover that includes marker, ok? Princess: […]