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05/08/15

My mom is amazing for many reasons. But beyond the unconditional love and the free babysitting, she lets me know I don’t have to be a perfect parent to be a good one.

05/06/15

An Ode to my Old Baby Carrier

I have never been a very confident mother, but when I was out and about with my babies safely nestled against my chest in the Ergo, I felt like I was doing something right.

05/04/15

10 Ways to Take Advantage of the Newborn Phase

Newborns are small, sleepy, immobile and highly portable. Here are 10 ways to take advantage of the newborn phase plus a huge giveaway from Diapers.com and Pampers.

04/29/15

10 Tips for Talking to Your Kids When They Surprise You with an Uncomfortable Topic

Christy talks about how she reacted when her 7yo daughter came to her with questions about online pornography she saw accidentally while over a friend’s house.

04/21/15

The Ups and Downs of Transitioning to Bunkbeds

It’s been a month since we transitioned the girls to a shared bunkbed and while I think it was our best option for the room, I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t raised a whole new set of bedtime issues.

04/20/15

How to Respond to Your Kid’s Questions When You Don’t Always Know the Answers

Heather’s family of five formed through foster care. Their origin poses a whole host of questions about adoption, special needs, race and the permanence of family.

04/15/15

How to Teach Kids Good Decision Making

“Conversations with your Kids” explores the opportunity for honest communication within four different families. Today we are featuring Lindsey, a single mom who wants to empower her 7yo to make good decisions.

04/10/15

37 Photos that Prove Little Kids SUCK at Hide and Seek

Hiding doesn’t seem that hard, but little kids suck at it anyway. They think if they can’t see you, you can’t see them. Ummmm…. that’s not how it works, kid.

04/09/15

What Your Child’s After School Activities Say About You

Are you hoping your child will become the next great artist or an Olympic champion? Or do you just want him to stop clobbering you with a lightsaber?

04/07/15

Breaking Matzah and Collecting Eggs on Eastover

This past weekend Mazzy and Harlow navigated the conflicting worlds of Passover and Easter. As Jews, we are only qualified to explain one holiday and its not the one with the chocolate bunnies.

04/06/15

How to Talk to Little Kids About Big Topics

“Conversations with your Kids” is a four part series featuring different families, opportunities for one-on-one time and expert tips on how to establish open and honest communication with your kids.

03/30/15

The Importance of Teaching Your Kids About Charity

Here are 7 tips for teaching your kids about charity. Especially if you have kids like mine, whose innate altruism is overshadowed by their desire to HAVE ALL THE THINGS.

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03/27/15

5 years-old is the Magic Age for Successful Plane Travel

Flying with kids on a plane is supposed to be awful, right? Well, once those kids turn five all those issues disappear. As long as you travel with a back-up charger.

03/25/15

Project Play Date: Passover Prep

Was everything we did kosher? I do not know. Is Nutella kosher? If not, let’s start a petition on Change.org, because that shit tastes EXCELLENT on matzah.

03/19/15

The Greenest Slimiest Play Date Ever

We got the kids together to make DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Slime, Sour Slimed Cupcakes and Lime Slime Mocktails. Was it 100% successful? Not even a little.