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Are you sick of winter, yet? Here in northern Michigan, we have been hit with constant snow and freezing temps. Being trapped inside so much is making all of us a little stir crazy especially my very active two year … Read more
Our children learn by example, and as parents we are their prime examples of how to eat, stay fit, and reach our full potential. With the beginning of a new year and all of the resolutions we make, do any … Read more
It might just be one of the scariest things about parenthood, the day you have to let your child go out into the world, alone. There is so much to fear just the thought of them facing adulthood on their … Read more
Do you watch your child struggle with homework and feel helpless? New teaching approaches, busy schedules, and lack of reliable tutors can leave you just as frustrated as your child. If they aren’t properly understanding their lessons, it can be … Read more
Wouldn’t it be nice if babies came with an instruction manual? For my son especially, the “What to Feed Me” chapter would be well dog-eared. Getting him to eat has always been a challenge, often times leaving me wondering if … Read more
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful. As we’re gearing up to head to Buffalo this week, I’ve been watching the weather as winter storms keep rolling across the north-east. Aside from wondering whether it’s … Read more
I live in a state where the annual average snowfall is over 200 inches…I don’t know if you are great at conversions, but that is over 16 feet of snow! This means the threat of winter weight is very real. … Read more
I cannot think of any single word that can capture the piercing grief, the disorienting darkness of losing a child. It is an ineffable nightmare that leaves broken parents trying to reshape the pieces of their lives to accommodate the … Read more
Compensation was provided by Bertolli Frozen Meals. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Bertolli Frozen Meals. Growing up my parents both worked crazy hours to put food on the … Read more
Shopping for my parents was a lot harder before I had kids. They’re the type of people who tend to purchase themselves whatever material items they desire and it left me scratching my head most years. Now that we have … Read more
Adulting is hard work. Bills, work, cleaning, wearing matching socks, and doing laundry all grow old for a while and that’s just the easy stuff! With the holidays quickly approaching life tends to get that much busier and stressful for … Read more
I almost broke my leg the other day. As I was going about my morning routine, I poured myself a cup of coffee and went to the living room where my two year old was playing. There is a small … Read more
Earlier this summer I discovered just how convenient it was to see an online health care provider. Whether it’s for treating a case of sinusitis from the comfort of home, getting a prescription refill without a lengthy office visit, or … Read more
It’s hard to believe that my baby is already nine months old. As much as it saddens me to see him grow up, it’s also so incredibly fun. So hard to believe he used to be this tiny six-pound bundle … Read more
Ahhh I remember the days before kids. Nights when going to bed at 11pm was ‘early’ instead of ‘late.’ Days when I could walk out of the house with nothing but my purse and my keys instead of a diaper … Read more
Whether it is their very first year in a classroom or your kids are school yard veterans, children often have some anxieties about that first day. To quell those fears and get them excited about tackling new lessons, use some … Read more