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I have this wall – a big, blank, sad-looking, no-one-knows-what-to-do-with-this-wall wall. “The wall” as it’s affectionately known has become the source of intense debate among residents and houseguests alike. As the focal point of our living space, this wall is begging to make a powerful design statement – but how? After much deliberation, I finally […]
I’m obsessed with Pinterest for everything from smoothie recipes to tutorials on how to create the perfect beachy waves, but never once used Pinterest as an educational resource for my kids. “Lori, you’re crazy!” said my friend (and 1st grade teacher), Krissy. “Pinterest is full of ingenious ideas to make learning fun!” I was sure […]
I’m not very crafty, but oh, how I wish I was. In researching DIY fall wreaths, I came across some of the most delightful and welcoming wreaths I’ve ever seen and you know what I learned? I can totally do this. And so can you. Check out these 25 charming DIY fall wreaths with tutorials […]
Last month, I encouraged you to conduct an annual video interview with your child to capture the essence of their personality as they grow. Don’t quite remember? Take a look at this how-to video. This month, I’m asking you to take a turn in the hot seat and allow your child to interview YOU! Why? […]
It’s rare that I take a page out of any celebrity’s parenting handbook. It’s not because celebrities don’t have valuable wisdom to impart, but rather, our realities are more than a little bit different. Instead of running lines with my kid on a private plane to Paris or planning their upcoming world tour, my kids […]
I’m feeling overwhelmed at the very thought of my kids returning to school exactly one week from today. What with new teachers, never-ending classroom supply lists, and new curricula, going back to school is every bit as hard on parents as it is on kids. You already know there’s a lot to consider when it […]
Captain Obvious here to tell you what parents already know: soda is bad for kids. But just how bad is it? A new study published last week by the Journal of Pediatrics measured soda intake among 5-year-olds from nearly 3,000 families residing in urban areas and found that 5-year-olds who consumed one or more servings of […]
If you have a hard time getting your kids to nosh on nutritious after-school snacks, take heart in knowing you’re not alone. Somewhere in the back of my kids’ minds they’re convinced that fruit is reserved for breakfast, and veggies are reserved for dinner. No way! After years of fighting the good fight against processed […]
There are few things that cause a greater divide between parents and children than home improvement. Home improvement is dangerous, messy, and often the source of intense frustration, so whataya get when you add kids into your home improvement mix? A surprisingly sweeter home sweet home. Your house is so much more than where you […]
My son is getting harder and harder to understand the older he gets. I would have never thought that possible, considering his toddler years were riddled with linguistic disasters I somehow became masterful at interpreting; “Shoofly donbadame” (shoo fly, don’t bother me) being my personal favorite. When it comes to communicating with Boy Wonder, I’m […]
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