Kids Shouldn’t Need Pep Rallies To Survive Common Core Testing
Common Core testing is a big topic of discussion these days. It’s happening in 43 states plus, the District…
It’s Always ‘Teacher Appreciation Week’ When You Have Kids In School
Putting your first child in school is a huge deal. It’s so much different than daycare because a lot…
Once Your Little Kids Are Big, Your Identity As A Parent Has To Change
When raising babies and toddlers, there is hardly a moment in the day where you could forget you are…
STFU Parents: The Continued Obsessive Documentation Of Children’s Teeth
This week, the viral parenting story heard ’round the world came to us from Australia, where a woman was scolded…
The 10 Stages Of Helping Your Kid With A School Project
Ah, school projects. They’re often a wonderful learning tool for your child and not terribly involved from a parental…
10 ‘Big Kid’ Milestones That Keep You From Missing The Baby Days
When your kids are babies, it seems as though they’re hitting new milestones every day. If you’re organized enough…
Britney Spears Would Rather Learn Algebra Than Hire Out Her Son’s Tutoring”
Britney Spears is one of my favorite celebrities because she seems so real. She is flawed like the rest…
Buying Clothes Is Not Fun When Your Daughter Looks Older Than She Is
Having a daughter to buy clothes for is supposed to be fun. According to friends of mine with all…
Indoor Playgrounds Are Disgusting And More Reasons Winter Sucks
I’ve officially reached my breaking point. The northeast has had a positively horrific winter and it’s done me in…
10 Things You Will Find In Your Kid’s Backpack That Are Not Homework
If you have a school-age child, then you know all about the black hole that is their backpack. My…
You Can’t Force Your Kids To Enjoy The Same Sports As You”
As parents, I think it is natural to want to guide our children toward things we want them to…
Try To Remember Your Own Childhood When You Deal With Your Kid’s First Crush
One thing about parenthood that has become more clear to me in the last year or two is how…
I Wish Someone Would’ve Told Me Older Kids Are Even Harder To Keep Clean Than Toddlers”
Lord knows, I remember scraping disgusting, dried-on milk crud from my chubby baby’s neck fat. It would smell like…
You Appreciate Teachers Most When Your Kids Are Home On Break”
Today is the first day of winter break for my kids. It comes on the heels of a snow…