Parenting Tips for the Holidays
As sweet as the holidays can be, between last-minute shopping, food overload, and winter break from school, it can be an overwhelming time of year for parents. Even though the […]
Score a Family Touchdown this Holiday Season
As a mom of 3 boys and mommy blogger, reading about how to apply football plays to family life definitely caught my eye. This is adorable, on target, and will […]
Turning Whining into Wishlists
With the holidays upon us, many parents complain about the whining. The barrage of holiday ads on TV and online don’t help us. A while back, I wrote a national […]
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 […]
Sleep-away Camp Tips
If sleep-away camp is on your radar, here are some great tips for preparing your kids to pack the trunk and hit the road. First, for those in prep mode, […]
Sexting – Tips to Keep Kids Safe
Sexting has become a teen fad that is not only raising eyebrows, but causing concern for many parents. Tech-savvy teens can send text messages at lightning speed, and some are […]
13 is the New 18 – Tips for Raising Teens
Some books catch me from the title alone – this one is a perfect example. “13 is the New 18” …And other things my children taught me while I was […]
The Business of Traveling with Kids
I wanted to share some tips from my radio interview with Travel’n On Radio – The Business of Traveling With Kids. • Kids love routine and structure. Travel is anything […]