We usually share how-to guides, hacks, and helpful tips in our Friday FYIs. But this Friday, we’re changing things up in honor of April Fools Day. Below, you’ll find a list of what not to …
How Can We Involve Kids In Chores?
Chores teach kids important life lessons and instill values regarding community and responsibility. They also help the family knock things off the to-do list. However, they require lots of sitting on our hands and accepting …
Serve Them Dinner On The Plate They Washed
We’ve read a lot about the advantages of getting our children to do chores to help around the house. However, it’s not like any chore they help you with can actually be taken off your …
Dr. Hina Talib Helps Us Support Our Teens
Nothing instills more parental fear than the idea of your kids reaching their teen years. You want to help your kids navigate this new stage in life without smothering them. At the same time, it’s …
The Tooth Fairy Needs Workers’ Rights Too
In this installment of Wisdom from a Mom Friend, we’re talking about how the tooth fairy needs workers’ rights. Our mom friend was in bed when not only did she realize she forgot to arrange …
The Book For Scaffolding And Raising Resilient Kids
Parenting is full of anxiety for both parents and kids alike, especially right now. While it’s clichéd for parents to say it was a simpler time when we were growing up, it really was. At …
Pack Painter’s Tape When Traveling With Kids
When you’re traveling with a toddler, you may also be traveling with a playard, potty chair, bottles, straw cups, white noise machine… We know outlet covers are a drop in the bucket compared to a …
Screen Time With Educational Value
It’s summer break, and the kids will have a lot more free time now. While we hope they’ll spend it reading, creating or thinking deep thoughts, all they want to do is watch TV and …
“Miss Nelson Is Missing” Is For You, Not Your Kids
In this issue of Wisdom from a Mom Friend, we discuss taking a break for yourself, even when your caregiver options are limited or aren’t ideal. Recently, a mom friend shared this surprising reply from …
How to get rid of the milk smell in baby bottles
Do the kids’ milk bottles and cups smell funny? Even with glass bottles, there may be a lingering odor coming from the caps and silicone gaskets. Of course, you could just toss it out and …