It's Dr. Seuss week at my four year old's school! We're super excited to celebrate, but we got lucky enough to help put together this super fun, whimsical Dr. Seuss party recently. With bright colors, fun characters and Dr. Seuss themed party supplies, this party is almost as ...read more
We aren't out of the winter cold yet, but don't fret we will soon be featuring oodles of spring coverage in the works to brighten up your day. For now we are talking about sickness and flu prevention. Stay healthy with these top tips from health experts. And if it's too late, ...read more
In gearing up for Valentine's Day here's an easy hair style for little girls. I promise I am not a master at braiding hair so don't let the braids deter you from trying. Your girls will be the talk of the class! I've created this easy Valentine's Day braid for my daughter and ...read more
We love that Valentine's Day falls on the weekend this year. It means we get to spend the whole day with our little loves and we're excited about that! I got to thinking about different ways I could celebrate with my kids this year. I came up with the idea of having a mini ...read more
My poor little guy's attendance record has taken a hard hit this past month. He was just out for a whole week with a mystery virus, and now he's got the flu. Suffice to say, school can wait. I've got to get this dude healthy and happy and strong again. But a 104-degree fever will ...read more
We are getting ready for the day of love. With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we have been searching for some super adorable printables. Check out some of our favorites that are super easy to pin, share, and enjoy. I know many mons will feel the crunch of ordering custom cards ...read more
I just love seeing all the Valentine's Day cards at the store and we love making homemade ones too. There is such a selection of them for kids to pick out to give to their friends. We are making these Cupid's Arrow Valentines for our kids to pass out to their friends. We even ...read more
Whether you're in it for the game or the party - everyone loves a great game day bash! Since we've got kids, when it comes to watching football we try to make it a family affair. We put together our favorite party tips to tell you how to throw a game day party the while family ...read more
There is something about camping that is just so much fun. Kids love it! We enjoy our family camping trips. Sleeping in tents under the stars, laughing by the campfire, catching fireflies, and eating s'mores late into the night. Not to mention being unplugged and spending good ...read more
Last month, I hit the streets of NYC to learn about DHA. Enfamil hosted a pop-up event for parents in NYC to raise awareness of the importance of DHA amounts. At the event, New Yorkers got the facts about DHA and were able to trade in Similac Infant Formula and receive free ...read more
We love the look of braids on our little girls, and this Valentine's Day we sharing ways to update the standard braid with a heart braid or a French braid with tips from Cozy Friedman, author of Cozy's Complete Guide to Girls Hair, you can learn how to create a chic and ...read more
In our heavily tech and digital world, we love the simplicity of games and crafts that don't require any batteries. One of our favorites is from eeBoo, a boutique toy company based in NYC. I've found 7 low-tech toy favorites from eeBoo that will foster creativity and learning. ...read more
The countdown to the Super Bowl is on! T-minus one week and two days! If you're reading this post, I bet you're starting to get excited. Cheering on your favorite team takes a lot of energy. You can "tackle your hunger" with our Super Bowl Nacho Bar complete with Bacon Chile ...read more
Here's how it works with babies, they look adorable but make a big mess. You've most likely spent a fortune on baby clothes (or your parents have--we love grandparents!). To protect this investment you're going to need burp cloths. And lots of them. Fact: Babies barf. Some babies ...read more
As a busy mom and with the cooler weather approaching it's a great time to pull out the crockpot. There is something satisfying about coming home to a hot and ready dinner. Balancing work, homework and after school activities, life can get chaotic. We still want to feed our ...read more
It's hard to believe that 2015 is already coming to an end. This might have been the fastest year yet, or maybe Mommy brain has me in a fog. Either way, we're looking forward to ringing in 2016 with our kiddos with a mini New Years's Eve celebration at 8 pm, ha! We tested out a ...read more
3... 2... 1... The countdown is on. New Year's Eve is quickly approaching, and if you're anything like me you're scrambling to figure out some sort of family-friendly plan to ring in the DECADE. I'm not a big NYE fan; I tend to find the holiday anticlimactic, so I shy away from ...read more
Getting out the door to make it to school every morning is hard enough with three kids; but then add in three individual pairs of lace-up sneakers, and you might as well go ahead and count us tardy right now. We've been working to practice tying shoes with my seven and five year ...read more
'Tis the season to be cooking and cleaning and wrapping and baking and coming and going and stressing. The holidays are hectic. And if your calendar looks anything like mine, you have school concerts and Cub Scouts caroling and cookie swaps and preschool playdates this week ...read more
Cheating in sports is a hot button issue these days with major headlines hitting the news. But what if you catch your kid cheating in the middle of the big game, or see a child from the other team cheating when the ref’s back is turned? How can you respond in an approachable and ...read more
My little lady is about to graduate "the threes." Next year, she'll be in a "fours" program, and so this summer will be devoted to potty training! Her birthday falls on the district cusp, so even though I probably will have her in an extra year of pre-K, it's time she stops using ...read more
We kicked off the holiday season a few weekends ago with a family outing to see Disney on Ice. The 2019 show was themed around "Road Trip Adventures," with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and pals heading out of town to visit a few recognizable (if not realistically driveable) ...read more
Holiday celebrations abound... I don't know about you, but just about every day in the merry month of December is booked with festive parties and celebratory concerts and holly-jolly seasonal activities. Oh what fun, indeed! Enter the Tea Collection $250 Giveaway I love this ...read more
Every little bit helps. That's my motto when it comes to supporting non-profits. Since I'm a huge book lover, I am happy to throw my support behind First Book to help kids this holiday season. First Book creates equal access to quality education for children in need. What is ...read more
The holidays are approaching, but that means winter and plummeting temperatures are too. We may be tempted, as parents, to dial back outdoor activities when cold wether arrives, but getting outside is good for children and their families, even in the wintertime. Get Your Family ...read more
You’ve heard the stats. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 5 out of 6 children will have an ear infection by their third birthday. You know the signs—a cold, the flu, fever, tugging at the ear, fussiness and crying. You ...read more
He's making his list, checking it twice...and so are we, to help bring you a holiday gift guide that has the top gifts of the season. Today brings us to our fifth guide, holiday gifting for tweens and teens. Missed out on the other guides? We have your gift ideas for kids in an ...read more
Tis the season for toys and trinkets and gadgets and games galore. The kids have made their (lengthy!) wish lists, but they're not the only ones meticulously dotting their i's and crossing their t's. No, Santa is hard at work, too--so we're pitching in to help by sharing nine of ...read more
You might still be eating Halloween candy and thinking about apple picking, but I'm thinking snow. In a few weeks I'll head to Colorado to start our ski season. My girls will be doing pre-season ski training and I'll be making the rounds at the Colorado resorts. Since the snow ...read more
Baby's first night home is a huge event. You'll likely feel excited and a little overwhelmed at the thought of caring for a tiny human. We've got advice to make this momentous occasion more blissful than stressful. Plan ahead: and try to set up the nursery as much as possible. ...read more
It is tough to get through winter without getting a cold. We are amping up our vitamins, green foods, and getting as much rest as possible, but darn it if the girls STILL don't bring home colds! This week we had to do battle while I was hosting my parents for a weekend. Here are ...read more
Children need love and attention from their parents, but having two or more children can pose a challenge for moms and dads to spread the warmth evenly. My four year old and seven year old are completely different little people. I love them both immensely, but my relationship ...read more
I refuse to get exhausted by the onslaught of stories of female athletes who have been abused. That's the easy way out. I'm energized to figure out how we can help our girls and start to fix girls sports. This week Nike was once again outed for an anti-female practices. You can ...read more
Growing up, Thanksgiving was my favorite holiday. (Well, maybe it tied with Christmas.) I loved the parade, the food, the football, the family, the big feast... all of it. In our household, being relegated to kids' table was a good thing. There were activities and crafts and ...read more
When I told friend that there was a designated STEAM room at my son's school, she gave me a quizzical look. "No, not a sauna," I replied. "A lab for Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematic." "Oh," she said. "So everything BUT reading." Ha, touché. STEM/STEAM learning ...read more
My seven-year-old doesn't really "get" my job. But then a work perk will come along that has his name all over it, and suddenly mama has the best gig on the planet. Case in point: A few weeks ago I was offered a sneak-peek advanced preview of the new Mario & Sonic at the ...read more
All kids are different. When meeting new people, my son is quiet and reserved. It takes him a little while to warm up, but once he feels comfortable, he is true self: loud and out there and smart and silly. He is better in small groups and gives his all to one to two close ...read more
Gobble gobble. November is here which means Turkey time is right around the corner here. But before you watch the parade, throw around a football, and carve the big bird, curl up on the couch (or set up a designated reading teepee!) with your pumpkin-pie cuties and read one of ...read more
We usually have a good supply of red wine on hand in our home, but I try to have a more diverse variety stocked on our shelves and in our fridge as we approach the holidays. I like to have bottle of something fizzy and fancy chilled should we find ourselves having an impromptu ...read more
Getting my kiddos to eat their lunch at school every day is a challenge. They tend to go straight for the cookie or treat I pack and skip over the sandwich, forgo the carrot sticks, and ignore the apple. It seems I'm always looking for clever ways to get my kids to eat their ...read more
Now that Halloween is behind us, it's time to turn our attention to Thanksgiving. The stores are stocked full of cute little mini pumpkins and gorgeous fall colors that just perfect for crafting. The kids and I created this cute mini turkey pumpkin craft that can be used to ...read more
Life is a roller coaster. We all face ups and downs throughout our journey. Challenges abound. But according to children's author Karen Struck, how positively or negatively you focus your thoughts can shape the way you perceive the path you are currently on. In her picture book ...read more
Dentists love Halloween as much as the next person, but the holiday can pose a sticky situation for your teeth. However, there are ways to enjoy all those tasty treats without destroying your pearly whites. We tapped a top dentist for his squeaky-clean tips: * This may sound ...read more
It's that time of year again... time to BOO! I love the tradition of anonymously booing (or ghosting, as some people call it!) neighbors and community friends with tricks, treats and goodies. The kids wake up every morning and check the front stoop to see if someone has left ...read more
I have a very discerning, fashion-conscious daughter in my house. She's been wearing glasses since she was 2 years old. Each year her prescription changes and we are constantly wondering where to find cool glasses for kids. During back to school season this year, we went to SEE ...read more
On Halloween, twice as many kids are hit and killed while walking than on any other day of the year. The sugar rush, yard-to-yard running and sense of community make it easier for a “rules no longer apply” mentality when trick-or-treating--so it's important to take some ...read more
I think these Flensted Mobiles are better than bunnies, don't you? In Denmark mobiles are a traditional craft. Artist Ole Flensted and his wife Aase are partly responsible for the modern mobile design. And I can't thank them enough. It's not that I have something against ...read more
I'm excited to explore the latest destination from Tea Collection -- Nepal. I have a deep love of travel and we've made it our mission to take our girls around the world. Each season Tea explores a different part of the world and brings the inspiration to their clothing. It's a ...read more
Now that the back-to-school jitters are out of their systems, your kids are likely starting to get comfortable in their new classrooms. Being introduced to new teachers and classmates can be overwhelming, but it’s a perfect time, as parents, to stress the importance of making a ...read more
Halloween season is certainly all fun and games but it’s important to know what to do when hazards pop up. Staying safe, being aware, and establishing a plan are all part of ensuring Halloween stays spooky only in the ways it is supposed to! Parents Editor-in-Chief, Liz ...read more
