Parenting Wisdom

Before we announce the winner, I wanted to extend a special offer from Malia B Photography!  Even if you were not the winner of the newborn session give-a-way, you still can have a chance to have a session with...

In an effort to get our kids exposed to as much outdoor time as possible, we’ve been gathering with another family to explore our own AZ backyard! The hardest part about getting outside in the summer is the dang heat!...

Next to Thanksgiving, the 4th of July is one of my all time favorite holidays. I love that it is so family oriented and is an enjoyable holiday at any age. My favorite memory of the 4th of July is...

Learning how to read is a really exciting time for children and parents. Although most children start to learn how to read in elementary school, there are several pre-reading skills that they will need to develop before then. Parents...

As moms ourselves, we know that finding the perfect summer camps mean fun-filled, and stress-free summers!  We are eager to present our 2017 Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Phoenix and hope it provides you some insight as you...

Ask any mom, and she will tell you, the sound of her baby's voice is the sweetest symphony one can hear. The coos, the giggles, the incomprehensible babble....all of it, pure poetry. But despite the sweet serenity of those...

The 2018-19 school year marks my 7th year of teaching. And with my master’s in secondary English education, whatever grade you can assume I’ve taught, I’ve done more… Well, most of it. From early education to middle school and...

Mommy shame. It’s been around since the beginning of time, and will probably be around until the end of time. Being a "good mom," I’ve always considered myself someone who would not mommy shame. I say things like "fed...

All over the internet today I see so many posts about how to be a “mompreneur.” So many of my own friends have started a business with an MLM. I have nothing against MLMs or those who choose to...

The Hubbs and I get one date night a month. So I was thrilled when the opportunity to see an advanced screening of The Art of Racing in the Rain fell on date night this month. Grandma was already...

Hello. I'm Coral and I'm insane.  At least that's how I feel. I went from being the organization queen to drowning in my own sea of laundry. Let me ask you, how does someone who only owns 30 items of...

What is it about laundry!?! It takes forever to complete. The kids NEVER ever have empty laundry baskets. The folding and sorting all the clothes is just exhausting. And if we are only running our washer and dryer during...

Introducing “Get Out the Mad” Cookies, inspired by the PBS KIDS show, DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD!  Baking these cookies with children not only hones math skills, but also encourages conversations around an array of emotions, which helps social emotional skill development. In order to make...

Raise your hand if you are mentally exhausted from 2016? It was a pretty crazy year when you look back at it.  It was a good year.  Work was busy; my husband published his first novel; my daughter started...

The teen years are tough for everyone: parents and teens alike. Having two teenage boys myself, I can speak from professional and personal experience. Riding the daily mood swings of a teen can lead to emotional whiplash if a...

Dirty dishes. Dirty house. Piles of laundry. Toys everywhere. Messy kids. Nothing for dinner. Kids whining. Impatient, and honestly a little bored. Ever have those days??? Those days leave me overall stressed out and feeling pretty defeated. Those days are...

Maybe you have heard of it via social media or perhaps a friend is into it, but baby led weaning is sweeping the baby scene. What is this magic, and can it help my child eat what I'm already...

I love America, food, friends, and fireworks, which naturally means that the Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. One thing I really appreciate about this holiday is that it’s easy. Celebrating usually means a low-key BBQ...

I can't really remember when or why I started, but in high school I spent every Sunday finishing my homework and then jumping into my latest copy of Seventeen magazine.  I listened to my favorite music and treated myself to a...

Hi West Valley Moms! It's time for an update of West Valley Moms on Instagram! We missed our Instagram post last month, this season can be crazy, right?! It's top on our list to take a step back and...

The idea of preference starts at a young age. Babies prefer certain toys, sounds, foods ,and people. With my first child I never really put much thought into who he preferred since I was his obvious choice. Now that...

As a parent, I wish for nothing more than my children to never have to go through anything trying or challenging.  I naturally want them to have more than I have, I don’t want them to have to struggle...

Someone suggested a summer activity jar to me as a way to combat boredom for my kids during the summer months. I was skeptical for a few reasons; the main one being that I'm extremely lazy and that sounded...

Feeling crafty this Holiday Season? Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Pinterest has ideas whatever reason Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la You may spend so many hours Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Pinning, Pinning, and repining Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Crafting is fun! Go Pin some more!   Here are some of my top 3 favorite DIY Holiday Gifts I plan on using this season all...

About one month ago, Malka Rodal and I started speaking about possibly organizing a space in my home. Immediately, the master bedroom closet jumped out as what I wanted to tackle. I know that we all have busy lives...