Parenting Wisdom

Y’all. I snapped. Well, all I could think of was the song from Chicago ‘They Had It Coming’... Let me explain. But first, do know that my husband is an amazing husband and father. My 4 kids are very...

People are shocked when I tell them that not only do my kids go to bed at 7:30PM, they put themselves to bed. Want to know the secret? The Octopus Kids Smart Watch: the first icon-based watch that empowers...

As we approach the holiday season, it's a great time for teaching our children exercises in gratitude. Understanding what it means to be grateful can be a difficult notion for a young child to grasp. For that reason, I began...

Yes, it’s that time of year. Again. Our favorite season to love and criticize. It starts with Thanksgiving. The joy, but also the annoyances. The delicious food. And with that, the impending weight gain. And still for some, the impending...

I am not good at saving. Like, not even a little bit. I'm the person that sees that e-mail saying "40% off today only!" and instantly clicks to start shopping simply because it's on sale. Not because I actually...

Our 4th Annual Sips & Sweets with Santa is back and set for Saturday, December 7th from 9AM-12PM at Green Flash Brewery. Get ready to start your holiday season with laughter, joy, and the holiday spirit. Your family ticket will...

The Conundrum Presents Itself If you're like me, you are in firm denial that the holidays are rapidly approaching. But in reality, they are. Halloween is behind us and Christmas decorations have taken over the stores. One common question that...

I know it might sound crazy, but having a third child made me a more relaxed mom. This doesn't mean that it is easier having three kids or that there is any less chaos (there is actually more), but...

I have a spooky Halloween secret to share with all of you . . . OK, it's not actually spooky at all, but it's super practical for handling the giant piles of Halloween candy and other junk lying around your...

My family and I had a truly wonderful time at the Studio by the Bay Family Day in October. As longtime members of the New Children’s Museum, we really enjoyed getting some one on one time with the staffers...

One of the toughest times of year to protect your child’s teeth as a parent is Halloween and spills into the holidays with Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year. Candy just seems to be everywhere. Educating your kids about...

Since 1992 National Make A Difference Day has taken place on the 4th Saturday of each October. Individuals and organizations celebrate by dedicating their day to community service. We love the concept and focus behind this incredible day of...