We drove past shanties, tin tacked to plastic tacked to bits of plywood. These shanties had dirt floors, and children in underwear with pot bellies, and those with no underwear and ripped shirts, and everyone outside sitting and sweeping the …
Parent Preference
When they’re babies, we secretly love that our kids prefer mom. Until we want one night out without a he-won’t-take-a-bottle-from-me phone call fromdad. Sound familiar? It’s natural for kids to bounce between parents much of their childhood, feeling closer to …
10 Tips for Vacation Savings
If your summer “to do” list didn’t include a vacation because of budget constraints, it’s not too late. Here are ten tips to help you say “Bon Voyage,” without breaking the bank. Before you go, decide how much you have …
Sharing Space
To share or not to share? This is a question many parents debate when considering whether or not to have their children share a room. Our two boys started out life in their own rooms, but it soon became apparent …
Day-tripping With Preschoolers
Warmer weather has finally arrived. Now is your time to relieve any lingering cabin fever without the hassle of bundling everyone up. If the walls of your home are closing in, grab the diaper bag and go day-tripping! Take a …