2024

Yearly Archives: 2024

Stop Telling Children to Simply “Figure it Out”

When I think about the things I learned how to do as a child growing up, I remember taking swim lessons from instructors at...

Prevent Summer Slide: Use F.R.A.M.E.S. To Keep Your Kids Engaged

Summertime means schools release their students into the 24/7 care of their parents. As a mom, I am thrilled to have lazy mornings, ice...

Tips for Surviving the Summer Heat While Pregnant

Alright, mommas. It’s no secret that sometimes pregnancy can downright suck, especially in the heat of summer. We are too gassy, too uncomfortable, too...

Mid-Michigan Moms’ Father’s Day Gift Guide

father's day gift guide
We know life often gets in the way, no matter how good intentions were, which is why we are here to help you spoil...

Boating Etiquette 101

Summer is finally here in Michigan and as one of the top boating states in the US odds are you either own a boat...

25 Amazon Summer Faves

summer faves from amazon
Summer, it's my parenting sweet spot.  From dirty feet, lake baths, bikes on their side in the driveway, to grilled dinners, missed bedtimes, and...

FREE Last Day of School Interview Printable

For many of us the last day of school has gone by or is coming up. I find myself feeling all the feelings -...

The Art of Mom Guilt

the art of mom guilt
I constantly find myself in this place of guilt; mom guilt accompanied with simple human guilt. Right now for instance, 4 of my 5...

Parenting Hot Topic: The Position of President

position of president
Here we are. Four years later and it’s time for another presidential election. Some things have remained the same in those four years since the...