families who care: small acts of kindness make a really big difference Recently I shared a few ways that family members can show each other they care, and the post has been a huge, huge, huge hit. Thousands …Read morefamilies who care: small acts of kindness make a really big difference
learning on the go: 3 ways that busy families can make learning a priority all year long I really feel like one way to really rock it as a parent is to be prepared. For anything and everything. That may …Read morelearning on the go: 3 ways that busy families can make learning a priority all year long
8 things all kids must hear their parents say You guys, I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: this parenting gig is hard. I mean hard. Yes, it’s the most awesome thing …Read more8 things all kids must hear their parents say
win at the family game: getting past the fights and mess Confession: I often feel overwhelmed when I look at the mess in our house. Confession: Many days, I feel like a failure as a mom. Confession: …Read morewin at the family game: getting past the fights and mess
show your kids how to study: 5 easy ways One thing I have come to realize, after years of teaching and tutoring, is that kids really don’t know how to study. We may tell them to …Read moreshow your kids how to study: 5 easy ways
syrian refugees: what families can and should do NOW What is happening in our world right now with Syrian refugees is insanity. Absolute insanity. Heartbreaking. Awful. Sad and …Read moresyrian refugees: what families can and should do NOW
where to go for free homework help: Homework Help Desk Now more than ever, I feel like I need a lifeline when it comes to helping my kids with their homework. Honestly, the …Read morewhere to go for free homework help: Homework Help Desk
everything I wish I knew before I started middle school: a letter to my rising 6th grader Maddy, I have a hard time believing it’s time to send you off to the wilds of middle school, but here we are, my friend. It seems like just …Read moreeverything I wish I knew before I started middle school: a letter to my rising 6th grader
what to consider when choosing a school for your child: parent checklist Now that my kids are 11, 10, and 8 years old (gasp!), I feel like there’s a lot I wish I would have known when …Read morewhat to consider when choosing a school for your child: parent checklist
school supply shopping: our NEW way to teach kids to be smart consumers Every year, we try to somehow involve our kids in back-to-school shopping. When Maddy, Owen, and Cora were emerging readers, I created …Read moreschool supply shopping: our NEW way to teach kids to be smart consumers
easy, engaging fun for kids: tabletop surprises This summer is literally moving at the speed of light. I can’t even believe we’re nine weeks in. It’s insane. And it has been …Read moreeasy, engaging fun for kids: tabletop surprises
talk with kids about emotions: ‘inside out’ mini-book and card game With an 11, 9, and 8 year old, you’d think that we would be over talking about and identifying emotions over here, but we’re not. In …Read moretalk with kids about emotions: ‘inside out’ mini-book and card game
smart apps for busy families: get ready for back to school! #BTSTech chat I can’t even believe it, friends, but (gulp!) school is around the corner. And before we know it, our schedules will be kicked into high …Read moresmart apps for busy families: get ready for back to school! #BTSTech chat
need something fun and unplugged for kids? Friends. We’re rocking and rolling this summer. We’re doing just about everything we can to keep ourselves smiling and sane in …Read moreneed something fun and unplugged for kids?
outdoor adventures for the whole family: Shenandoah Valley My crew is always up for a little adventure, especially when it’s outdoors. So when Trekaroo invited us to visit and explore …Read moreoutdoor adventures for the whole family: Shenandoah Valley
summer fun for kids: week 3 #tabletopsurprises We have had one wild week here, friends. Our Owen headed to his Nanny and Pap’s for baseball camp, and our Maddy and Cora were stuck here …Read moresummer fun for kids: week 3 #tabletopsurprises
anchored: finding hope in the unexpected: a book for all parents (giveaway! #AnchoredHope) Confession: There are days I don’t appreciate my life the way I should. I stress over a sink full of dishes, crumb-covered …Read moreanchored: finding hope in the unexpected: a book for all parents (giveaway! #AnchoredHope)
get kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun Sometimes, getting kids to play outside is no easy feat, especially in the summer. Because here in the DC Metro area, it’s …Read moreget kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun
fun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises Week two of tabletop surprises is in the books, and it was a blast! Because my crew was busy fighting off some pretty awful summertime colds, we …Read morefun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises
fun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises Every weekday in the summertime, I start the day by sharing a #tabletopsurprises post. Just one quick picture of what’s in store …Read morefun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises