I am extremely lucky to count myself among the 42% of Americans who say they have a step-relationship of some sort. I have been the recipient of the love of one amazing stepmother and the gaggle of lovable and...
Insurance. It always seems like a hot topic and one that can be extremely confusing and stressful! Which is why we are SO EXCITED to introduce you to the team at BeneGuides. If you are a Mom in Michigan...
Routines are activities we do every single day - like eating breakfast or getting dressed. Simple every day routines are powerful and provide comfort to adults and families. The same goes for children and toddlers. Predictable routines help create...
The other day I came downstairs shortly after my kids came home from school. I looked around and everything I saw gave me instant overwhelm! There were papers that looked like they’d be thrown in the air, backpacks on...
School is such a special place where children can learn and grow. More so, cognitively, developing social skills, and thrive as independent individuals. Sadly, illness and germs can easily spread at school. Not to worry! We as parents can...
We live in times during which we are encouraged to learn and grow as a people and society. In this sudden state of collective wokeness, we assume that somewhere out there, there’s a great big classroom we get to...
September is National Baby Safety Month! Whether you’re first-time parents, seasoned grandparents, or an experienced mom, baby safety is an ever-trending and important topic. Before having my first child, my husband and I signed up for all the classes,...
This is the year I’m sending my child off to preschool and I got to thinking about preschool transition. Prior to Covid I was a full-time working mom. My firstborn was in childcare and we did drop offs and...
Exposing children to different races and cultures is an extremely important part of raising children who value and respect all people. Toys are great way to do that! If you begin to expose your children to different races and...
Fall and back-to-high-school comes with it a host of challenges in the best of times. Among social pressures and hormone shifts, AP Classes, extra-curricular activities, SAT and ACT prep are all in play. And our teens? It can be...