We all know how hard it can be to lose yourself in the crazy season of life that is early motherhood. Overnight, quite literally, I went from an independent adult(ish) lady who could mostly do what I wanted when...
The first six months of having two kids were the hardest of my life. In the two short years between my children, I'd forgotten how little sleep you can survive on. I'd forgotten what it felt like to be...
The Right Counselor Can Foster Resilience And Growth
As many as one in six children have a diagnosable Mental Health Disorder (nami.org), and finding the right counselor or child therapist to guide these children through the growing pains of childhood and...
Summer break is almost over which means back to school season has arrived! Advertisers' “back-to-school” campaigns are in full-effect, and a sense of excitement, nervousness, and stress begins to arise in children of all ages. As your children make...
A sticker chart for adulting. Hear me out.
Adulting. We all do it. Or, at least, we are expected to, right? Countless memes, commercials, and clothing slogans exist and poke fun at daily tasks, whether mundane, frustrating, or overwhelming. It’s...
In the weeks leading up to Kindergarten, we were excited! We shopped for supplies. We talked about all the new friends she would make and how much fun she would have at school. The night before, we marked the...
Growing up, I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. I remember lining up my stuffed animals as a young girl to "teach" them whatever lesson I had planned. I would read them stories and show them how...
One of the hottest healthy foods right now is kale! So, I decided to make a refreshing Berry Citrus Salad perfect for summer! I love how this salad came together with the sweet, tart, crunchy and smokey flavors.
Here's what...
Our family recently said goodbye to our beloved 11-year-old dog, Kali. She had been on many fun adventures with my husband and I before we had children and was there greeting us when both of our children came home...
Communicating with your child's teachers can be a triggering event for some parents. We wonder when or if we should. We worry if we’re going to be seen as “too much." Or, we wait too long, and then the...
For a lot of kids, the final weeks of summer mean anticipating new school clothes, learning about future teachers and looking forward to catching up with last year's school friends. But for others, the transition back to the classroom...
It is so hot outside! Let's keep cool this summer with this fun and simple watermelon fan craft! This summertime craft is easy to make using just a few common supplies you probably already have in your home. Your...
Living in Arizona I have never wanted anything more during the summer than to spend my days in the pool. Also living in Arizona, I realized the sun shines differently here. I have lived a lot of places and...
Our family went camping once or twice when I was young, but I don't remember many details about our trips. I know our tent was tan and I had a truly epic Rainbow Brite sleeping bag. I recall sleeping...
I bet many of you shop for milk just like how I used to shop in the dairy section of the grocery store. I used to just pick the cheapest gallon of milk, or I would pick the one...
Opening Up Lines Of Communication On Differing Opinions
One of the most sacred aspects of my job as a mental health therapist, especially when working with teens, is watching a person grapple with new ideas about themselves and their worldview. ...
Um, excuse me? How did summer fly by already? Back-to-school time is always bittersweet for me. It’s a twisted combination of “Yes! Now I can get back to our regularly scheduled life” and “Nooooooo!!! Say it ain’t so!” But...
When it comes to traveling, having an endless supply of food and snacks is a must. During a long flight to Florida from Arizona I was prepped with tons of snacks for the long flight. I even had them...
Summer is in full swing and we're all still trying every way possible to cool off. These are a few of my favorite frozen treats for kids, and since they're natural popsicles, there's no extra sugar to keep them...
My son loves to play video games and for years I fought him on this. I was convinced that gaming would make him an antisocial zombie who would hide in his room and that school, friends, family, and life...
I had a very real discussion with a fellow mama friend recently. Our kids are about the same age and she asked me about a social media post I had made on Facebook after the mass shooting and violence...
These flourless chocolate cookies are so rich and chewy! They contain no flour, oil or butter and can even be prepared gluten-free.
With no mixer required, it is fast and easy to whip up a batch for an after-school snack....
As much as Valley residents seem to treat the heat as no big deal or at worst a mild annoyance, it’s actually a serious health risk. If you underestimate the desert heat and don’t take precautions, you could be...
We are so excited for the Fourth of July Events In Phoenix and Around Arizona! Here is a list that will hopefully help you enjoy the holiday and have some fun with your family.
*Please refer to each events website...
Dear Soon-to-be Moms,
As you prepare to meet the little one you’ve come to know so well inside your womb, I know you’re feeling a combination of excitement, worry, unpreparedness, and anticipation. The truth is, nothing can quite prepare you...
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Phoenix Moms Preschool Guide
We all want our children to learn and grow in a safe and loving environment. When it's time for your child to start attending...
