Tablets and preschoolers, well, we know they're buds. And while we all agree that setting limits and managing screen time is essential, not all screen time is created equal. I'm here to tell you why we love ABCmouse.com so much, and why this is a no-guilt screen time app for my preschooler as we are working on kindergarten readiness skills! Especially now that we're safe at home and I'm still ... Read the Post
ABCMouse Review: No-guilt Screen Time
When Your Hyper Child Just Doesn’t Listen, Try This
Problem: Your hyper child just doesn't listen to you! The child can't stop bouncing off the walls. Solution? Let's jump in (see how I did that?). Are you listening? I yell out. Why are you ignoring me? Yes, that's me, trying to get my son's attention. But he's too busy. So busy and his body is always moving. Is your child constantly moving? Never does as you ask until you ... Read the Post
How To Pack School Lunches That Your Kids Will Actually Eat
Summer is a time of fun for the kids but soon enough it will be time for school to start again. That of course means it’s time to get back into a school year routine. Part of that routine in many households is packing school lunches. Packing a lunch every day doesn’t do any good if your child doesn’t eat it or ends up trading most of it away for junk food. The key then is to find things that ... Read the Post
How to Prevent Over-scheduling as a Working Mom
The #1 word I hear from working moms everywhere is “overwhelmed.” The second most used word is exhausted. And, sadly, it isn’t getting better. In fact, it only seems to get worse year after year as more and more seems to be piled on our plates. Navigating all the roles we play leaves us feeling like the ball in a pinball machine all day long. Then, at ... Read the Post
9 Smart Budgeting Tips for Single Mothers to Save Money for the Future
As a single parent, you already have enough on your plate, including dropping your kids to school and picking them up, household chores, your job, etc. But, as if all this was not enough, single mums also face the challenge of saving money with their sole earnings for their child's future. However, there are mindful ways and budgeting tips for single mothers like you, which help enjoy ... Read the Post
Digital Protection: Don’t Fall Victim to These Online Risks! Tips to Keep You Safe
I think we can all agree that the last couple of years showed us how activities such as Happy Hour, game night, and even working out can all be moved to an online platform. Oh, and let’s not forget school and work too. For all my moms who had to work while making sure their kids were paying attention at home doing online school- that was TOUGH. Although we are slowly going back to our normal ... Read the Post
