Tag: kids

Un-slumping Yourself

It had been a rough few days of motherhood and bam: I found myself right in the midst of a funk. Sometimes you don't see...

Tee Ball Diaries: Surviving Summer Sports

As a single mom of two boys, I pride myself on being able to yell phrases like “Get on the bag!” or “Keep it...

Growing up with Fido: How to Keep Kids and Pets Safe...

There are a lot of great reasons for a child to have a relationship with a companion pet. A child who learns to show...

Recognizing and Treating Hay Fever

Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, affects millions of adults and children each year. But despite the name, it can be caused by...

Etiquette for Kids

I have to admit, issues surrounding etiquette can put me on quite the soapbox. I suppose being raised by a Home Economics major {my...

What Moms Think While Standing in Line at the Grocery Store

1.) Which lane to choose? Which lane to choose? If I choose self checkout, it will yell at me because my tortilla chips will...

Over the River and Through the Woods…

...and two hotels, fifteen rest stops, and a hundred dollars in gas station snacks later. My family is from Kansas. But if you've looked around lately,...