Jalisa Harris 
Truthfully, I dislike Play-Doh. I loathe slime. I’m that mom. When I’m at a kid’s birthday party and I see Play-Doh in the favor bag, all I can think is, ‘What a mess this will make!’ But I do see the value in creative play with sensory-friendly toys like Play-Doh, so we’ve persisted. And I’ve learned a few hacks along the way.
We decided this year to gift my son an experience instead of the typical presents, party, and cake. Some years, it’s OK to skip the traditional party — and try something new! Here are 10 ideas for celebrating your child’s summer birthday.
We adults simply don’t have the vivid imaginations our kids do. And we view learning opportunities much differently and more seriously. No matter where you travel, your children can soak up new experiences as only a young person can!
Let’s talk about winter. Have you seen your kids become stir crazy and experience cabin fever? Try living with us. I never knew what hyperactivity was really like until seeing it in my son. Unless we’re on vacation or out and about, things are just dang hard, ya’ll. We never get the in between, where a kid will sit during screen time or do a craft for 10 or 15 minutes. Instead, we get the need to have the TV/tablet on while juggling a whole bunch of other things simultaneously. Having a kid who despises crafts or seated projects indoors is definitely hard, especially when it is super cold like Boston can be. Activities with continuous movement are what we need.
Now that the holidays are over, I sit here with anxiety. Facing the post-holiday mess — with so much more clutter than last year — I’m wondering how we got here? How in the world can a 5-year-old have so much stuff? The new year feels like the perfect time to reflect on how to keep ourselves from hoarding or living in clutter. So I’ve come up with 10 home organization tips to implement this year. Give them a try!
I’m so excited for this time of year — I love that the holiday season means extra time with family and friends. So I decided to round up 12 of the best holiday-themed, family-friendly mocktails. These recipes are festive and fun, and perfect for both the littles and the grown-ups.
Life with a toddler can be a roller coaster. And life with a toddler diagnosed with ADHD? That’s a whole different story. My son was diagnosed over two years ago, and there is SO much I would tell a first-timer who has a very young child suffering from ADHD. I always find it helpful to hear others’ motherhood experiences, so today I am sharing four tips for first-time ADHD moms of young children.
It’s officially pumpkin spice season! We’ve rounded up 25 of the best pumpkin spice recipes that even the kids can enjoy.