Parenting Wisdom

Having your child struggle in school can be a hard road to navigate. Luckily there are some great options for online tutoring, such as GoPeer online tutoring. We thought we could do it alone When the Covid pandemic started, we decided...

I am the first to admit, I am no artist. I think I am the "creative" type because I love to write. I also love to combine colors and learn new techniques to create jewelry for Hazel and May,...

I remember a night several years ago when my boys were young.  It was late in the evening, well after our nightly bedtime routine of bathtime and books.  I was in my own bed, on the edge of sleep...

“Is my child ready for preschool school?” If you’re the parent of a young child, or children, chances are you’ve asked yourself this question. We all want to make sure we’re giving our children every advantage and opportunity we can....

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...

I have always wanted to do a furniture redo. I think I have 20 something pins on Pinterest alone on different furniture pieces people have redone and the techniques and supplies they have used. I have been thinking of...

I write this today, feeling like no longer a mother of an infant, but a full fledged toddler. It changed in an instant it seems, and now I am desperate for tips, tricks, book recommendations. I feel like I...

As moms, few events are as exasperating and draining, let alone baffling, as tantrums and meltdowns. They seem to happen at the least opportune time, and society tells us that these emotional outbursts are instances of bad behavior and...

If you spend any time watching Lifetime's Countdown To Christmas, you'd get the impression that the Holiday season is about families filled with peace and love gathered around golden turkeys cooked to perfection. But of course we know that's...

Our biggest event of the year, Bloom {an event especially for new and expecting moms} is this week! We would really love for you to join us on Sunday.  We are excited to present a filled event with over 30...

We recently decided to have a lifestyle session with the talented Laurie Stephens, owner of Sweetface Photography. I will schedule a photography session at least once a year, to capture not only my children’s changing features but also how their...

Summer time cooking in Phoenix is tricky.  It's hot, like really hot, and the idea of even turning on the oven literally makes me want to just eat cold cereal until September. Lately, I have gotten really into cooking...

Did you know that March is National Reading Awareness Month? The need for a national campaign encouraging parents to read aloud to their children each day is necessary, as 1 in 3 students get to kindergarten without the tools required...

We all need a little detox from time to time. I’m not talking the "only drink juice for three days, live off lemonade, or tea for dinner" kind of detox. I am talking about taking a mental break. Taking...

Parenthood is full of many questions: What is he eating? How is it dinner time already? We are how late? What’s that smell? While some questions make us laugh and others make us cry, there is one serious question...

Let’s not kid ourselves...summer is right around the corner, and with the temperatures already flirting with the 100 deg. range, we could be in for a long one! If you are anything like me, I tend to find more...

This summer my family and I set off on an epic west coast road trip.  We did a similar trip two years ago (you can read about that here).  This time we wanted to check out a few places...

Tis the day we give Thanks for all of the things in our lives that make it better. The little things and the big ones. The ones that are celebrated on Hallmark cards, and the ones that more subtly...

Is it me or did disciplining your children become a topic parents have been taught to fear? I mean, when did saying "no" to your children become something parent's shouldn't do?  The amount of red tape around disciplining children...

Alright, so fall is technically here, although you could have fooled me, Phoenix. I'm eagerly waiting some crisp air and changing of the leaves so I can justify all my baking, drink warm, yummy drinks, and wear my boots....

I recently wrote a piece about the importance of validating children’s feelings in some of the most difficult moments. I truly believe emotional intelligence is one of the most important characteristics humans can possess, and it’s potentially one of...

We love living in the Valley of the Sun! All year round, there are so many fun activities, from festivals for families to nights on the town just for the grown ups. (Feel free to submit your event to...

We are happy to announce our winners! :)   Lindsay Hudson won the $20 Practical Art gift certificate! Colleen Anderson won the $20 frances gift certificate! Nicki Beilke Balzarini won the luscious lip gloss from Healthy Skin AZ! Rachel Harding won a mason jar...

Psychology shows it’s a big mistake to base our self-worth on our achievements. Not too long ago, my son came home disappointed about his performance on a standardized English test. Although he did very well, he had received perfect scores...

Of all the things I expected to happen with regard to motherhood, I never gave a second thought to the one thing that has so easily happened...I have lost myself in it. Somewhere between hoping my lady bits would...