t-mobile for families: (and phone giveaway) My kids are not yet ready for cell phones, though they ask almost every day if they can please please please pretty please have one. And as often …Read moret-mobile for families: (and phone giveaway)
keeping kids’ teeth clean during a candy-filled month I am admittedly not a flosser. I rarely floss my own teeth, and I rarely floss my kids’ teeth. There. I said it. And though I am past the …Read morekeeping kids’ teeth clean during a candy-filled month
morning and evening reminders for kids: easy reader style Every day is a little bit different in our house—and everyone’s house. But deep down, we all thrive on consistency, on patterns, on …Read moremorning and evening reminders for kids: easy reader style
2 tricks to an organized school year How do you stay organized during the school year? What do you do to not get lost in the sea of papers your kids bring home from school each …Read more2 tricks to an organized school year
daniel tiger’s neighborhood: quality programming for preschoolers When something seems bad, turn it around. . . . . . and find something good. I like it. And I know my kids would love …Read moredaniel tiger’s neighborhood: quality programming for preschoolers
back-to-school shopping: get the kids involved I can hardly believe it’s that time of year again, but it is. Last year, when we waited until (gasp!) the week before school to start for our …Read moreback-to-school shopping: get the kids involved
make family road trips FUN: the box girls conversation starters (& giveaway!) Road trips are not always the easiest on families, but with a little preparation on busy parents’ part, road trips can be memorable, relaxing, …Read moremake family road trips FUN: the box girls conversation starters (& giveaway!)
2 crazy cool ways to use shoeboxes Let’s face it, times are tough for a lot of us, so it’s due time that we really begin to use what we have in clever and creative …Read more2 crazy cool ways to use shoeboxes
summer fun cards: making the most of our summer One of our most favorite parts of summer is making our Summer Fun Cards. We’ve made them for the past three years, and each year I’m …Read moresummer fun cards: making the most of our summer
new for us friday: pish posh mommy keeps the pool bag cool This year, I’m trying to give the kids a little bit more ownership over their pool items because quite frankly, I’m tired of lugging my …Read morenew for us friday: pish posh mommy keeps the pool bag cool
what to do with children’s artwork This time of the year, I always seem to be drowning in my kids’ artwork. The nifty system of organization I started in September has long …Read morewhat to do with children’s artwork
free summertime learning eBook: ways to make summer learning FUN! Finally. . . it’s here! A free summertime learning eBook created by the amazingly talented members of we teach, packed with ways that any parent …Read morefree summertime learning eBook: ways to make summer learning FUN!
quick trick: how to eliminate bickering Do your kids bicker? About where they sit in the car. . . or who gets the last bowl of the ‘good’ cereal? About who gets the first …Read morequick trick: how to eliminate bickering
bullying: end it at home, school, everywhere Thanks to The Bully Project for sponsoring my writing. Visit their website to join the movement and learn more. Bullying is …Read morebullying: end it at home, school, everywhere
new for us friday: SitterScout = more ME time! Parenting is a pretty hard gig. A very hard gig. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it every day because it’s so true. Anyone who …Read morenew for us friday: SitterScout = more ME time!
new for us friday: gem jars 2.0 This New For Us Friday I’m sharing a new and improved version of one of the best things we’ve ever invited into …Read morenew for us friday: gem jars 2.0
quick trick: showing love Lately, my tiny Cora has been a little, teeny, tiny bit on the tough side. We’re back on a regular diet for her, after our gluten-free spring …Read morequick trick: showing love
best of teach mama countdown: #1 — candy sushi I know, I know. It kind of makes me laugh, but our how to make candy sushi post has seen quite a bit o’ traffic over the last year. As …Read morebest of teach mama countdown: #1 — candy sushi
new for us friday: bipper bSafe (FREE safety app for smart phones) Every single day I hear about some sort of new and snazzy app that I have to download, that I must try, that will absolutely change my life. (Okay, …Read morenew for us friday: bipper bSafe (FREE safety app for smart phones)
best of teach mama countdown: #2 — spelling words Yay! We’re getting down to the wire with this teach mama top 10 all-time best countdown! This post is one that I have shared probably more …Read morebest of teach mama countdown: #2 — spelling words