Kids

Learning experiences are so, so important for young children. I remember being in awe of the moms who were crafty, musical and thought up enriching activities for their tots. As for me, I was working, and to be frank, I'm just not that creative. I put together a bit of this and ...read more

I vividly remember getting my first training bra as an awkward tween girl. I was uncomfortable in my own skin, uncomfortable in the situation, and uncomfortable in a restricting and ill-fitted athletic bra. Growing up is hard enough. Going through puberty and watching your body ...read more

Have you been wondering when should you let your child wear makeup? You aren't alone! This mama has been pondering that question for a while now...and I don't even have a tween on my hands yet.That being said, I swear my baby girl came out of the womb dying to dig into my makeup ...read more

We already said good-bye to September and it is full steam ahead into October. Back to school is a thing of the past and now we're getting down to business. I can tell that parent-teacher conferences are around the corner by the many messages, texts and emails I am getting from ...read more

We know our mamas are busy, and that their schedules are packed and that they try their very best to fit it all in.  I am with ya, ladies! I try not to use screen time as a reward and definitely monitor the amount of time they spend on any given device. That's why when I let them ...read more

A perfect parent? Let me know when you find one. As for me? I'm a work in progress. My latest parenting journey is to find out how my introverted child "ticks." While I turn inward more than out, I consider myself more of an ambivert. I can turn it on and off. But one of my girls ...read more

This post is sponsored by Disney Book Group. Now that all the kids are back at school, it seems like a good time to revamp the old bedtime routine. Who’s with me?! I don’t know about you mamas, but I’m always game for learning some new bedtime tips for how to get kids to wind ...read more

Okay, I'm doing it. Mark the calendar: it's September 18, and I'm officially ready to start talking Halloween.  I don't know when exactly I became Oct. 31st obsessed, but I'm suddenly swept up in costumes and candy and all that is spookily cute. Halloween is just THAT much more ...read more

So, tell me mamas...Are you ready for to take on a new school year? I bet you wouldn't mind seeing some tips on how to have a happier school year, right? Let's face it. The end of summer can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand we're sad to see our relaxed schedule go and, ...read more

My children are artistic little souls, so I'm often focusing on how to encourage creativity in kids. Almost as soon as my son could grasp a crayon he was drawing and my daughter has yet to meet a craft she didn't love. That being said, sometimes it's hard to find an activity that ...read more

We love to collect children's books that are beautiful to read and lovely to look at. That's why we're so enamored wit collection from Miroslav Sasek's "This is" series. It's a stunning, colorful, and shelf-worthy addition to your family library. WE love how these books help ...read more

In this social media driven day and age it can be easy for kids to fall into a self involved trap. Even if your kids are too little to be focused on taking a ridiculous amount of selfies, it's coming. Trust me, it's coming. My daughter is in first grade and I regularly find a ...read more

Do you have creative kids at home? Me too! And that is a wonderful thing obviously. That being said, my creative kids constantly want something to do when they have down time. And I'm not talking about an "I'm bored" kind of way. Although, like all kids, they do have those ...read more

Are you planning a family vacation that will involve swimming? Then you need our latest recommendations for must have kids swim gear! Maybe you have a pool home like our family. Either way, there is plenty of good swimming time left this season and you want your little ones to be ...read more

My biggest tip for moms with kids heading back to school is to be prepared. That's been my mantra this year and the reason I've been collecting easy back to school snack ideas. The more you have in line on the front end, the more seamless your transition into a new school year ...read more

How do you feel about rainbow brights? You know those, fun cheerful kinda colors that just scream summer? This mama is ALL in with rainbow brights, especially when we're talking about kids' clothing. Bright colors seem to always make my kids happy and everything's better when ...read more

The temp is rising and the sun is shining! Time to break out your most fashion-forward aviators and retro cat-eye shades. I love me a classic pair of sunnies. Functional and fashionable they keep me looking chic (even when I forget to apply mascara) and help prevent squinting ...read more

We are gearing up for Back to School here in the Northeast but we know many of friends have already started their school year. As an educator, I know first hand the jitters the Back to School season can bring. For some it is even anxiety producing and we want all kiddos to feel ...read more

If you’ve ever dug out a birthday party invitation from the bottom of your kid’s backpack with a groan, you probably know all the party pitfalls that parents are forced to endure: long durations, unusual gift requests, across town addresses...at rush hour. We cringe, we roll our ...read more

Fun fact: more than half (55 percent) of kids will head back to class the last two weeks of August.  Here at Momtrends homebase we're gathering supplies and prepping. We're ready to celebrate Backpack Day with Lands' End today.  August 7th is the perfect time to discover and ...read more

Sharpen those Number 2's and set the alarm, it's time to go back to school... But before you send your kiddos into the classroom, we're giving you an education on the latest, greatest trends for the season... It's #MomtrendsSchool! We recently hosted NYC bloggers and ...read more

Has this been one of the HOTTEST summers we've experienced in a while or what? I don't know about you guys, but my family sure could use some beat the heat ideas for kids! Because kids are kids...They still feel the need to get outside and PLAY even when it's sweltering out. That ...read more

School's out for summer, but the learning never ends! We gathered some of our favorite influencers and their families to experience the Summer Fun exhibits at Liberty Science Center, our go-to for an exciting day adventure steeped in scientific learning and interactive exhibits. ...read more

If you're a parent, odds are you've been thinking about how to save for college. Even if your children are tiny, I'm sure you've realized their childhood is fleeting and those college years will be here before you know it. What if I told you that I could tell you how to save for ...read more

I grew up on the ocean and always loved my beach days. I learned to swim in the ocean, surf, boat and fish in it and made so many lifelong friends during my early beach days. The ocean has always fascinated me and my love for all things nature is especially peaked when it comes ...read more

My newly minted six-year-old big boy is a crafting fiend. He loves to make, to create, to build, and decorate. He'd actually been art deprived since school let out in late June. His Kindergarten teacher was a bundle of artistic inspiration and every day Grant would come home ...read more

Who wants to know how to protect your kids from lice? We all do, right? Even if a lice outbreak has never hit your house, you've probably lived in fear of it, especially if you have school age kids. Nobody wants to open up their child's backpack and find the dreaded lice letter. ...read more

Summertime in America means baseball, barbecues, amusement park rides, bubbles, and fireflies. The summer months or the “offseason,” for students also present a classic case of the Summer Slide, a well-documented phenomenon where kids can lose up to three months of progress in ...read more

Our summer vacation is in full swing, but some part of me is always making mental notes about Back to School readiness. I am constantly making lists of appointments I need to cover, staples that need updating and of course, new looks for the new year. For us, fashionable eyewear ...read more

My daughter has been to the beach twice in her life, but those two times really made an impact on her sweet heart. She can sit in the sand and look at the ocean waves for hours letting the breeze hit her face. She's at home there. I really love the look of pure joy in her eyes. ...read more

I'll admit that my kids spend more time than I'd like on various devices. The phone, the iPad, the laptop, and multiple televisions provide them with ample screen time--to say the least.  The fact is: as a working mama, sometimes I need to "plug" my kids in so that I can plug ...read more

Kids are home with me for the summer and I am enjoying our relaxed time together. Having my children in the kitchen is a wonderful way for us to spend quality time together. I also like that I can occupy them, and chat with them, all while getting something accomplished. We have ...read more

We know for many of your littles giving in to the sandman doesn't come easily. Nighttime bedtime battles, meltdowns or refusals to go to sleep can be really challenging and can interrupt a family's ability to function in a healthy manner.   We all know what too little sleep does ...read more

School is out (or nearly so!) for the littles and parents are already wondering how they can continue to encourage, maintain and strengthen their children's literacy skills.  It is great to keep the conversation about literacy going. Good reading habits take practice and need to ...read more