Tag Archives: Mothering Well
To Stepmoms at the Start of a New School Year
'Tis the season to be jolly...wait, do I have the right season? For those parents that can't wait to see their kids back to school, they are probably in the "jolly camp." Those that shed a tear as the...
AllMomDoes Sep 04, 2017
Mom Confession: My Kids Stay Up Too Late
I get it. Kids need sleep. They need it to function well at school, to behave properly at home, and for their overall health and well-being. In fact, nearly everyone you hear from recommends an early ...
Kristina Slaney Sep 04, 2017
September Reset
All I'm saying is, I might have let some things go a bit wild this summer. Like... My nutrition. And my workout routine. And cleaning routine. And decluttering routine. And quiet time routine. And scr...
Julie Lyles Carr Aug 31, 2017
Thanks, Social Media
On August 6, 1991, the World Wide Web went live. And, pretty much no one noticed. There was no fanfare and no big media blitz. Certainly, most of us had no idea how big an impact the internet would ha...
Ann Kirsten Aug 30, 2017
How to Talk to Your Kids About Natural Disasters
We turned off of our street on the island and began the long climb over the expansion bridge. I'd stuffed photo albums, my wedding dress, some baby items, and important documents in the back of our SU...
Julie Lyles Carr Aug 28, 2017
Crushin' It For the Holidays
Let's begin by getting something very, very clear. I am no organizing maven. At all. Exhibit A thru C: the current state of my purse. My makeup bag. The interior of my van. And let's just say that we ...
Julie Lyles Carr Aug 24, 2017
9 Tips for Attending Concerts with Kids
Are you thinking of bringing your child to their first concert? This can be an incredibly fun family outing, but there are a few things you should keep in mind to make it more enjoyable for you and fo...
AllMomDoes Aug 22, 2017
The Average Family Spends $501 Per Child On Back-To-School, and I Think That's Ridiculous
With all the marketing these days, it's easy to get caught up in the impression that everybody is doing crazy amounts of back-to-school shopping. The media blasts ads, stores run sales, and everybody ...
Kristina Slaney Aug 22, 2017
The Eclipse Eye Safety + Fun Resources
Social media is buzzing with people talking about the eclipse happening Monday, August 21st. We want to give you a reminder of the very important tips and techniques that you need to follow so that yo...
Rebecca Joy Aug 18, 2017
You Can't Escape Mom Guilt, So Learn to Embrace It
I started the summer with a pretty stellar plan. I'd get up at 5:30 every morning, log a few hours of work, and let the kids have some relaxed TV time while practicing their budding independence by co...
Kristina Slaney Aug 17, 2017