Boredom Builds Friendships If you do an Internet search for “boredom” and “kids,” you will get the distinct impression that these two entities should not coexist, that kids should never be bored. That explains the Pinterest articles, such as …
Bored Kids? Learn How Boredom Is a Gift (Part 1)
Boredom Makes You Create There are two things I think we did right as young parents. First, we got rid of all the pacifiers before the children turned four. As I type that, it doesn’t sound like quite the …
4 Practical Tips on How to Clear Clutter and Visual Noise
Moms are busy. We’re so busy it becomes easy to not notice as things begin to pile up in our homes. We shove the clutter aside for another day because it’s not a priority. We become accustomed to seeing …
Being a Body-Image Role Model
I struggled with body image for most of my life, and it’s important to me to help my kids feel confident in their bodies rather than having the same insecurities I faced. But as a mom, I know it’s hard …
Raising Helpful Kids
While making dinner the other day, I noticed our 2-year-old setting silverware out on the table. Although I never taught her how to do this, it didn’t surprise me, since she loves mimicking her big sister. And big sister …
The Simplest Way To Say Goodbye
The simplest way to say goodbye is to say thank you! Thank you MOPS for feeding me breakfast all these years, because as a mom, it’s just no guarantee; and mostly for being a place I can eat brownies …
Call for Submissions – April 2020 (magazine August issue)
We are seeking a wide variety of content. We highly value unique perspectives or novel thought processes with a diversity of voices and experiences as well as variations in content lengths. These types of pieces will have a better chance …
Free Online Resources for Your Family
While spring may be more difficult to enjoy this season, we’ve put together a list of our favorite free resources that’ll help you and your family explore the world from the comfort of your home. Virtual field trips for the …
Time Management With Your Kids
We remember how hard it was when our boys were young, to carve out time for them as we juggled work, housework, working out, errands, quiet time, kids’ activities and the list goes on. We were doing a lot of …
5 Tips to Survive Winter Break With Your Kiddos
How to survive winter break with your kiddos: Let’s keep it real. When winter break arrives, we are SO excited to slow down, enjoy our kids, and create long-lasting memories. Even the sanest parent by day 2 has developed a …