Starfish Learning Center came up with a fantastic list of things to do with your kids in the summer sun this year, with links to all the information you need to plan your day. Don’t let your kids’ brains turn to mush in front of their devices. Get out and have fun! Check out the […]
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10 fantastic girls birthday party ideas you have to see
Since we all know that Pinterest is the best source for ideas for your kid’s birthday party, I’ve rounded up some of the best ones you can find to provide inspiration for your daughter’s next birthday party! Doc McStuffins My friend throws the most amazing birthday parties for her kids (she has seven and they […]
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15 educational activities for kids
Summer is coming soon, and I know what the kids are thinking: “Yay! No school!” The parents, on the other hand are thinking, “No school? What am I gonna do with these guys?!” No worries! Pinterest has the best educational activities for your kids, so you can keep ’em busy, and keep ’em learning! This […]
A tribute to all the autism moms
I see you, mama, with your sweet little boy, who is perfectly average on the outside, and everything but average under his skin. I see you struggling at meal time because he will only eat cereal, but screams when his clumsy fingers spill food on his shirt, as he can’t endure the feel of spilt […]
Teach your child to read with a tea party!
Test your child’s language skills in a relaxed, non-threatening way by combining a reading activity with a tea party! You will personalize “bags of tea” with jumbles of words that can be reconfigured to form a simple sentence. Make acquainting your child with sentence structure and improving her reading skills an entertaining challenge as she […]
Top 9 things all moms can relate to
Motherhood is one of the most beautiful things God can give you. There are many reasons to feel proud and fulfilled as a mother, even though at times it feels like you aren’t doing enough. Of course motherhood has its challenges as well! That’s why Gifts.com decided to create a series of illustrations that only […]
Teaching kids to code with Cubetto
I have an extraordinarily bright five year old. I’ve been homeschooling her using first and second grade workbooks, but she mostly teaches herself. She reads at about a third grade level. As a busy work-at-home-mom, I’m always looking for ways to challenge her, ways that don’t necessarily require a ton of my personal attention, but […]
The six most common breastfeeding problems and how to solve them
I’ve had three kids, and experienced breastfeeding in some capacity with all of them. The challenges can be quite disconcerting, so I wrote a guest post about it for Swaddles n Bottles. Hopefully some of my tips here can help you overcome your own breastfeeding hurdles. Topics include falling asleep at the breast, latching difficulties, […]
10 parenting pins we need to exist
Pinterest is full of inspiring idea and encouraging articles. The pins are usually so gorgeous and perfect. But that’s not always what you’re looking for. Sometimes you need a post that addresses the nitty gritty of motherhood. Not just a pretty pin to save for later, but something that addresses the embarrassing topics that inevitable […]
Fed is best: when breastfeeding doesn’t work
We’ve all met moms who’ve tried everything to make breastfeeding work for their baby, because they know it’s best; but they’re losing their minds because it’s just not happening. They love their bundle of joy so much they’ll do whatever it takes to get them what they need, but either they’re not producing enough milk, […]