The Importance of Teaching Your Kids Job Skills
When I was a tween/teen, my parents insisted we had jobs. I can still remember valuable lessons I learned as a babysitter (other parents DO allow sugar cereals!), a cashier […]
MomTastic Recipe – Stained Glass Windows
I love recipes that are quick, easy, and generate conversation. This one is a home run everytime, is impossible to mess up, and best of all, can be made weeks […]
Why Family Meetings are a Hidden Treasure
Meghan Leahy’s article in The Washington Post, “The right response when your child doesn’t want to be ‘bossed around'” is a great look at autonomy-seeking single-digit aged kids. She talks […]
Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
To kick off adding “MomTastic Recipes” to my site, this one seemed so perfect! A couple of years ago, I did a PR project for Ruth’s Chris, and uncovered some […]
Why Motherhood Is a Business
Motherhood is indeed a legitimate business. It has all of the makings of a real job – expectations, periodic reviews of performance (self-inflicted and from friends and family), success and […]