Aunt Flow’s First Visit

Aunt Flow’s First Visit

Why is it kids seem to go from pudgy sass-makers to thinned-out hormonal sass-makers seemingly overnight? It happened to us and, after talking to several parent-friends, it happens to their families, too. Having conversations about a changing body are awkward. We...
Preschool Lunch Box Essentials

Preschool Lunch Box Essentials

Sending your littlest kids to school seems harrowing, but with a little planning and some smart shopping it can be an exciting transition! What you choose to pack for your child to eat is a matter of personal preferences and dietary restrictions, some coming from your...
The Best Ways to Help Your Child’s Teacher

The Best Ways to Help Your Child’s Teacher

Teachers are a godsend. Once your child is in kindergarten, it is very likely that they’ll see that teacher for more time each weekday than they see you. Teachers nurture our children’s emotional, social and academic wellbeing, and they often do it with...
Stocking a Fool-Proof Family Pantry

Stocking a Fool-Proof Family Pantry

A pantry says a lot about a family. Do they eat out a lot? Do they cook? Do they snack often? Do they have dietary restrictions? One thing I’ve learned over the years is a well-stocked pantry has the ability to create meals. My kids love “scavenger...
Structure in the Year of COVID

Structure in the Year of COVID

It didn’t necessarily come out of nowhere, but I will say one day my kids were in school and blissfully unaware of the viral-filled world around them and the next they wouldn’t see their classmates or teachers for the rest of the school year. It was...