Author Archives: Kristina Slaney

Can I be honest for a second? I'm still in fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants mode. Quarantine mode. Do-whatever-it-takes-to-survive mode. I mean...even though it's been more than a month since the kids went...

Procrastinators, beware! Labor shortages, overseas factory shutdowns, and supply backlogs mean that it might be hard to find a perfect gift last-minute this year. And with ongoing shipping delays, you...

Most people experience some level of acne during their teenage years. But just because it's common doesn't mean your teen needs to accept it as a rite of passage. Acne just isn't a cosmetic or vanity ...

The season has officially changed. As much as I resisted it, I can't deny the fact that my shorts and tank tops have been untouched for weeks and when I do laundry my loads are now full of sweatshirts...

It's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the dietary models and eating plans we're inundated with today. But one dietary pattern that has lots of research behind it is the Mediterranean Diet. Here's w...

What keeps you from switching wireless carriers? For most people, it's the hassle of switching and fear of the unknown. Brand loyalty is real, and if you have a long-term relationship with a provider ...

Every parent wonders about the "right" time to give their child a smartphone, but there isn't a clear-cut answer. The "right" age varies for each child and family. Individual responsibility, family ma...

This pandemic season has affected all of us differently. Some have lost loved ones. Some have lost income. And some have lived their lives with very little disruption. There are no easy answers. Stron...

As a mom and social media manager, I spend a lot of time online. I'm in several online parenting groups and follow a number of parenting-focused social media accounts. And one thing has been abundantl...

I'm a summer mom. I love all the fun things I get to do with my kids when school's out, and I'm genuinely sad when I have to send them back. But instead of being bummed about back-to-school each Septe...