Lifestyle
Moms, Do Yourselves a Favor and Get Fitted for a Good Bra
When was the last time you bought yourself a new bra? Have you ever paid attention to how your bra fits? We moms ignore so many of our own needs sometimes!
Staying Married for the Kids :: Yes or No?
The decision to stay or leave isn’t easy. For years, I was afraid of the effects a divorce would have on her. But in reality, things got better.
Take Care of Mom :: My Staycation Alone
I’ve found that as a mom, I desperately need my alone time to decompress. Time completely and totally by myself to come back to me, to feel refreshed, and to be a better mom, wife, and person. So about once a year I go to a local hotel and spend a night all by myself — a solo staycation. Just me, a king size bed, a TV all to myself, and room service.
25 of the Best Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Spice Recipes
It’s officially pumpkin spice season! We’ve rounded up 25 of the best pumpkin spice recipes that even the kids can enjoy.
Why I Decided to Have My Son Evaluated for ADHD
Everyone joked about how my son was never going to do anything he didn’t want to. Everyone was right. So we decided to seek a formal ADHD evaluation.
Dear Parents Hosting My Kids’ Playdates: Do You Keep Guns in the House?
It starts at home: One out of three homes with children have guns. And 80% of unintentional firearm deaths of children under 15 occur in a home.
Fall for Soup :: 6 Tried-and-True Recipes Your Family Will Love
Grab a loaf of crunchy French bread and get your fall soup pot on! These are all tried-and-true recipes in our house — please share yours, too!
When Siblings Can Babysit :: How to Know When They’re Ready
Having a child old enough to babysit is magical. But how can you be sure your older kids are ready to stay home alone — or begin babysitting for others?
Please and Thank You Are Not “Magic Words”
For the most part, my kids have good manners and often say please and thank you. However, they did not learn this important life skill through bribery.
