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Camp Mom is in session. While my almost six year old big boy goes to our town's summer recreation program, my little lady bug is stuck at home with yours truly. She loves me and all, but I know my social butterfly would want to be playing and crafting and singing and running with ...read more

Looking for a fun craft for the weekend? We discovered this fun Confetti Popper Toilet Paper Tubes from Elmer's and the craft blogger, Smashed Peas and Carrots. They are a great way to upcycle empty toilet paper tubes into a fun summer craft perfect for small hands to make and ...read more

The weather is finally getting warmer and that means one thing - Easter is almost here! With baskets, bunnies and bonnets galore, Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate family and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. With a simple Easter tablescape and fun Easter basket goodies ...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

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

Creating quilts is a way of showing love. You can make them as gifts; they are forms of expression, works of art, and charity pieces. Quilting brings excitement, purpose, and a meaningful way to spend time, Yet, for many young people, sewing--let alone quilting--is not a regular ...read more

If April flowers bring May showers, we should be reaping the rewards any day now. And dryer, sunnier, warmer weather can't come soon enough. I don't know about you, but I'm desperate for some Vitamin D and Vitamin Sea!  I had a baby six weeks ago--so I'm finally emerging from my ...read more

There is no denying that, these days, technology is a big part of our kids' lives. We live in  digital world, and our children are constantly surrounded by screens and sounds and sights and gadgets and gizmos. With this truth in mind, the American Speech-Language-Hearing ...read more

For many kids, organized sports aren’t much fun anymore. Overbearing parents, over-the-top coaches and overzealous competition are frequent images associated with youth-athletic leagues today. Though playing ball often used to embody the enjoyment of being a kid, the experience ...read more

Could your kids use some more activity in their lives? Well, never fear. I have some fun fitness ideas for kids to share with you today. I'm of the firm belief that the best thing we can do for our kids is live by example. And that's why I try to fit in some form of activity ...read more

Let's talk about how to throw a kids cookie decorating party shall we? This is different from the annual holiday bake sesh you probably have with your mom. This is all about no stress fun for the kiddos! I don't know about you mamas, but I've been running around like a chicken ...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

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

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

My big guy is having the best time at his little morning summer camp. It's exclusively outdoors on an open field and playground--which means the counselors have to get very creative with sports and activities and fun and games.  Yes, they craft on a picnic table and play board ...read more

The last day of school has come and gone! Cue the parade... start the music... get out the iPads! Yes, vacation time has arrived--and, while the first few days were a thrilling novelty, the kids are now starting to get complacent and listless. The tablets are emerging and the ...read more

1. Foster an “Outside” Connection to Learning Summer is the perfect time to show kids that learning doesn’t just happen at school. And one of the best ways to make at-home learning fun during the summer is to take it outside! You can conduct simple experiments that may be too ...read more