Guest post written by: Sylvia Smith Marriage myths can seem very convincing and true, but in fact they tend to add unnecessary stress and struggle to our lives. This is particularly the case when it comes to relationships and marriage. Once you know the truth and can see reality clearly you may find a whole new sense of freedom in… View Post
June is a busy month. At times it might feel like you’ll never survive the end of the school year. School is coming to a close and it’s easy for families to begin to slip out of their routines and into summer mode too early. Below is some helpful advice for how to keep it all on track and end… View Post
Guest post written by: Lauren Davidson Watching college tuition costs continue to soar at a double digit rate must give every parent with aspiring students pause. Is a college education financially out of reach for my children? It’s one thing to look at the cost of college tuition today, which has grown by more than 1,300% in the last four… View Post
Teaching kids basic coding skills from a young age has been shown to have several research-based benefits. If you’ve ever dismissed the idea because you’re not convinced they have a future in computer science, it might be time to think about broader applications. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a vendor I have chosen to work with. I have received… View Post
When your life is in chaos, small upsets can feel like insurmountable challenges. 2016 was not kind to our family. My stepmom and uncle were diagnosed with cancer within two weeks of each other. My stepmom successful won her battle, while my uncle lost his in January. My husband was also laid off in November and since that time we’ve been… View Post
You would be hard-pressed to find a parent who hasn’t faced the dilemma of what to do when kids lie. Lying is a natural part of development, and there are many reasons why kids stretch the truth. But how do you react? What is an appropriate response when you catch your child in a lie? Below are some helpful tips… View Post
I’m not usually one for new year’s resolutions. Parenting resolutions on the other hand are something I seem to constantly address throughout the year. This year, I aim to make life a little more sane for our household. Here’s my shortlist: Parenting Resolutions You Can Actually Keep 1. Be present: The days are long but the years are short. I… View Post
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a vendor I have chosen to work with. I have received either paid compensation and/or free product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own based only on my own experience. I’ve been using my Dyson Humidifier for several months now. As a parent, it is one of those items that… View Post
It’s currently -31 degrees Celcius outside. For all of my American readers you probably can’t even picture that kind of cold (It’s -31 degrees Fahrenheit). It’s the kind that hurts your face the moment you step outside. Yes, after a generally mild winter thus far, the cold has finally set in and our skin is paying the price. My son… View Post
As my son turned five, we thought it was time that that we started to think about an allowance. He was old enough to begin to conceptualize the idea of saving and spending his own money and we wanted to give him an opportunity to learn about budgeting. Kid’s First Allowance: Tips and Tricks We thought long and hard about… View Post
