Puppy Parenting
As you may know, we said good-bye to our dog, Goldilox, last spring, after 14 dog-eriffic years. Her video tribute, in case you missed it, was full of tail-wagging/dog licking […]
New School Year, New Trends
Target asked Mom Bloggers to write about back-to-school. Here’s the MomTini report 🙂 The back-to-school date varies by area, but we’re now into the new school year, and I’m wondering […]
Set Goals for the School Year
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Ashley Leeds from Thinking Caps Tutoring for this guest post, written exclusively for The MomTini Lounge. I took the liberty of putting some of her key […]
The Business of School Supplies
I recently tried to take my own MomTini advice and shop early for school supplies. Here are some more reminders as we coast into the final weeks of summer: — […]
Build Abundance Attitude in Your Kids
Here’s a feel good post — I came across these tips and wanted to share. Thanks to Darren Hardy, Publisher and Editorial Director of SUCCESS magazine, for sharing tips on […]
Coaching Kids Through Tragedy – Helping Haiti
The tragedy in Haiti is one that will involve aftershocks in so many ways. The efforts to rebuild will take years, and while the devastation is far away geographically, the […]
Honey I Wrecked the Kids
What a FABULOUS title! This week, we’re talking about a great new book on the MomTastic Bookshelf, and…the author is coming to the D.C. area, so local moms, you’ve got […]
Back-to-School Tips
Depending on where you live and your local school calendar, back-to-school time may seem imminent or a few weeks off. Regardless, it’s a top-of-mind subject for many parents. Administrators are […]
Care Package Ideas – and Camp Questionnaire
Many kids are away at camp, and parents are looking for creative ways to stay in touch. I just published my national wire column on “Easy Ways to Get Lots […]
Hiring and Keeping a Babysitter
Hiring a babysitter can be challenging, and maintaining a good relationship is like any employer/employee relationship – it can be easy or…not! When Jennifer Frueh, Local Childcare Coordinator for Cultural […]