Tag Archives: Mothering Well

Parenting is challenging, especially in today's society (said every parent in the history of ever). We are attempting to help our children navigate the explosion of technology and social media, all wh...

Our family didn't have a lot of money when I was growing up, but what we lacked in financial affluence, we made up for in family traditions. The best memories from my childhood are from our annual tra...

Safety is the biggest reason parents hesitate to get a cell phone for their child. And while often the big issues come to mind like predators, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content, it can be some ...

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your family's schedule, you might benefit from a "command center": a centralized location that houses all of your family's information. But then, if you go to Pinter...

A few weeks ago, I saw a meme that said "Penis & Vagina are not bad words. Teaching your children the proper names for their body parts helps protect them." This meme quickly became controversial ...

I love my fellow blogger Kristina's attitude on mothering. She just returned from a three week road/camping trip with her family and she had a wonderful time. That in itself is mind-boggling to me. I ...

Alright, momma. This one's been coming for a while. I have solved the dilemma that moms have when it comes to how busy we should keep our children. Are you ready for it? I think it might blow your min...

I have mixed feelings when it comes to kids and cell phones. On the one hand, I completely agree that elementary-aged kids aren't ready for social media or unlimited access to the internet. On the oth...

Motherhood is no joke, and going to college is definitely no joke either. When you combine the two, one would think about having a breakdown due to the insanity behind trying to execute both simultane...

In my nine years of being a mom, I can tell you that there has not been a stage that isn't overwhelming in some way. Just when something gets easier like being done with the diaper stage, you enter so...