If you give a tween a phone, she’ll eagerly agree to your pre-determined parental restrictions...at first.
When you enforce the bedtime restriction, she’ll beg for “a few more minutes” before surrendering her phone for the evening.
When you return her the...
“It’s just like riding a bike” is a phrase that’s supposed to mean something is easy to get back into after a long time away. But, if you’re a new enough mom to remember the pain of a birth...
I have very strong feelings about summer camp.
I think your child should go.
My two kids vehemently agree with me.
Here are some reasons why we love summer camps:
Build Independence
There comes a point in your child’s life when you need to...
My daughter who just started 6th grade is kind, generous, really, really good at math, a Girl Scout who just got her Bronze Award. She also happens to have turquoise blue hair.
It may surprise some when they realize...
Is Your Kid Headed Off to College This Fall? Be Sure They’re Set Up For Financial Success
Well, it’s happening: Your teenager is moving out of your house and braving the new world of college. Before they head off on...
I appreciate all the great family shows available for our kids.
As a mom, it takes intentional effort to connect with our kiddos. Screens can come between us and our kiddos if we allow it or they can bring us...
Do you date your kids? I really enjoy spending 1:1 time with my kids. We started this practice when my oldest son was three, and now that he's a teenager, we are still going on mother-son dates at least...
My 12-year-old son did not know how to save money. He just didn’t get the concept. The minute he had a $5 bill in his hand, he was asking to buy candy in the Target checkout line. “But I...
For a long time, I assumed YouTube was just a place for kids to watch unboxing videos or replay Baby Shark over and over. My thoughts on YouTube changed after I spent the night in the hospital with my...
Two years ago, our oldest son completed his Driver’s Education class and we are now thinking about our second son getting started as a driver within the next year. To date, this has been one of the hardest things...
In + Around Des Moines
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...
