It’s 9:00 a.m. on a snowy Saturday in February. My son, Kaleb, and I drive to a friend’s house for his first drop-off playdate. He’s beside himself with excitement. We pull in the driveway and see Kaleb’s friend, Ethan, waiting …
The Mom-Break Myth
The kids are fighting for the millionth time. The chores need done for the millionth time. The laundry sits and waits for my attention for the millionth time. Someone is hungry, someone is thirsty, someone is climbing something they shouldn’t, …
How to Play With Your Kids (and Why It Might Be Hard Work)
Playing is fun. At least that is what parents think when we see our kids amongst piles of Legos and Littlest Pet Shop pets. Play is also something adults cease doing at some obscure point in time, replaced with responsibility, …
The Strange Novelty of the New
If you like novelty, we live in a wonderful city for it; Washington, D.C. blooms with it. The patriotic stuff abounds, one-of-a-kind odes to the wonders of mankind, our favorites of which are Air and Space Museum and the U.S. …
Mommy of 3
I’m a mommy of three Stop staring at me Yes I know That I’m still wearing jammies My big kids, they fight Baby won’t sleep at night I may need to hire some nannies Day 3 of messy bun Dishes …
Calls for Submissions – June Theme: FUN
Submissions Deadline: Friday, June 8 FUN. When was the last time you truly engaged in it? Whether it be organized play in the form of an adult sports league (or even just an organized game night) or impromptu play where your …
What You Can Learn From Playing With Your Child
Who doesn’t love playing with an infant? We all love peek-a-boo, tickle, and chase games accompanied by bursts of giggles and laughter. When they are preschoolers we love finger plays, songs, and tea parties. But as children move into school …
DIY Polaroid® Photo Frame
Remember the good ol’ days of Polaroid® film? We’re bringing back this vintage staple with a fun and easy-to-make photo frame to capture your very own #thisismotherhood moments. MATERIALS 8.5” x 11” paper or cardstock Markers, crayons or paint Ruler …
Play Is Not Just a Little Word
If your world is like mine, it is full of checklists, shopping lists, reading lists and even a bucket list. But I bet the one list you do not have for your family is a play list! Most of us …
