The Patriots’, players, coaches, and the NFL are a role models to children around the world and to my son. I am disappointed that the Patriots’ set an poor example. Children and my son deserves more from their role models. As professionals, they should play by the rules, show my son how to play the game, and how to […]
It’s Magic
“It’s Magic”! The TV all of a sudden turning off, the garage door opening when we pull up, the automatic toilets and skinks in public bathrooms; “It’s Magic.” It is all the funny things we do without our kids seeing us do it. We do it for our children, just to see the delight on […]
Surviving the First Day of School
Change of clothes check, lunchbox check, outerwear clothes labeled check. Mommy totally freaked check! The night before Little Dude’s big day, the first day of school. We discussed school and that he would have so much fun. He remembered his new school had a ramp outside of the building and a pirate ship toy […]
Play it Safe
10 Fabulous Lessons that Team Sports Teaches Kids! 1. Playing sports teaches kids about teamwork and gives them self- confidence. 2. Team sports provide kids opportunities to learn important life lessons. 3. Teaches Sportmanship! 4. Build self- esteem to learn something new and feels good to our kids. 5. Teaches healthy eating and exercise habits. […]
The Kids at the Pool
Schools out for summer break. Most people spend countless hours at the swimming pool, holding the beach chairs down, and splashing around in the water. The fact is hanging by the swimming pool is almost like a sport. This summer, Little Dude and I have spent countless hours at the pool. Between daily swim lessons, […]
Sharing the Responsibilities of Parenting
Parenting can be a tough job. I feel like in our house we are pretty good at balancing the workload of housework, laundry, parenting and getting our alone time! It is hard to find that balance but when you do it works fabulous! Sometimes it can get tricky when someone is traveling, sick, or when […]
SmartMom App
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Creating your Children’s Social Life
Not sure if you have noticed by now, but I can’t sit still. My mind is always going a million miles per hour and I’m always doing something or planning the next thing. This fabulous personality trait of mine didn’t change when Little Dude was born! Even when I was sleep deprived I kept a […]