Perspectives In Parenting

I went to school in London and loved it - no, it wasn't an exciting exchange student situation, it's where I grew up and spent the first 27 years of my life. I loved everything about school – the...

Recently, on the approximately 100th reading of Five Little Monkeys to my children, I noticed something about this preschool book by Eileen Christelow that I had never seen before.  If you haven't read it, or heard the song on which it's based,...

I am a divorced mom of two.  I honestly never thought that I would be here.  But here I am.  Divorced. When I was first separated I realized how much I relied on my Ex for a lot of the...

We had SO much fun at Spooktackular!  Thanks to Gymboree for hosting such a fun filled evening for us!Gymboree hosted a fun Halloween themed night that included decorating swag bags and free play all around the Gymboree floor!Parents and...

Don't pretend it doesn't exist or you haven't participated in it.... You know you have! If not of another mom, then you have for sure judged yourself. Oh yeah. Now you are listening. Let's stop the mommy shaming.  I recently...

We’ve all seen the wine-o-clock memes on Facebook. They say things like, “It’s been one of those weeks…pass the wine” with an impressively large wine glass. Or perhaps they say, “If you combine wine and dinner, the new word...

I walked into Home Depot the other day to get a gift card for my brother-in-law's birthday. I didn't see them at the registers when I first walked in, so I stood in line, waited my turn, and then...

This year's December holidays at the Disneyland Resort celebration runs from November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024 and include Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas/Navidad, Kwanzaa, Diwali, and Three Kings Day. There is snow much fun happening throughout the happiest place...

I have 4 boys and a couple adventurous girls, so camping trips and road trips are definitely are thing. We don't go camping every month, it's more like a few times a year but as the kids have gotten...

I have two daughters.  And while I try not to compare them, I find myself remembering the milestones of my first born while watching the milestones of my second.   And it's so true what they say, parenting is definitely...

From the moment I saw the first ad for THINX I have been wanting to try them.  If you don't know what THINX are let me explain. THINX are period proof underwear that can prevent leak anxiety. Depending upon your...

It's Halloween time and we've got 5 free and Fall-bulous Halloween printables from our partners, The Magical Attic!    The Magical Attic's free Halloween printables are fun and educational!   Need something to keep the kids entertained while you make their costumes? Try...

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I want people to know why 'me time' is important in our family. It's something so many mummies don't get enough of. Either by choice, or by necessity, or by circumstance. We knew when we had our first 5 years...