We are living in an increasingly electronic world, and while that’s definitely not all “bad,” it does raise an issue that many of us parents are facing, and that is... raising kids who aren’t just sitting behind a screen...
Seven years. That is how old my oldest will turn this month. How did that happen? When did she grow up? It has gone by WAY too fast. Now she is three years away from being ten. Eleven years away...
About a year ago I shared how our family decided to Redshirt Our Kindergartner. He turned five right before kindergarten started last fall, and after much debate, we came to the conclusion that he was just not ready yet to...
I think I’m failing as a parent.
Okay—maybe not in an all-around way, but in this one area I seem to be falling miserably short.
My kids despise chores. Is that too strong of a word? Well, anyway, they certainly don’t...
A few of us from DMMB got spoiled at The Funky Zebras with some amazing clothes, killer prices, and a wonderful staff to help us out. Below are the adorable outfits we picked out and some MUST KNOW things...
I can remember my first pregnancy fondly. The naps. The attention. The baby showers. All of those become a quick memory when you become pregnant with your second (or third, fourth, fifth, or more) child. Not that I am...
If there are two truths we as moms know, it’s that kids grow way too fast and that keeping them in clothes, shoes, and coats, etc., can be expensive! That’s why I love consignment shopping.
While I love shopping at...
What is it about a mom and a newborn that invites the onslaught of interrogation? The,
How much did he weigh?
Is he sleeping?
Is he a good baby?
Whose nose does he have?
How's he eating?
Then there's my favorite,
Did you have him naturally?
Seriously?!...
The weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining longer, the sky is bluer, and life just feels better with winter on its way out! I have some major Spring Fever, and I'm so glad the weather has been...
You guys! You know that friend who is always ahead of the trends and knows what the next new thing is? Well, let me be that friend for you today! Have you heard of floating? You haven’t? Well, I’ve just...
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Summer Programs at The Little White Schoolhouse
Keep your kids engaged with learning during the summer with Jump Start at The Little White Schoolhouse in Ankeny, Iowa. It is designed to...
