[tps_header]I didn’t grow up in a home where we had a lot of money. Raised by a single mom in Brooklyn, we always knew our mom did the best she could with what she had. I hope she knows it was more than enough. We always had food to eat. We always had clothes to wear. We always went to school. And we even had two working televisions in the home. Life was good. Sure, there … [Read more...]
11 Simple Tips for Traveling with Kids This Summer
[tps_header] It’s already May. If your family is anything like mine, summer planning is on the brain. Whether you are hopping on a plane or hitting the roads this summer, planning for your time away is critical. And nothing makes traveling with kids more stressful than a lack of planning. If you aren’t prepared, you can end up spending more money than you want … [Read more...]
7 Things that Will Make Your Family Happier…And Isn’t that What Really Matters
As a mom of two I can tell you that when I am tired, stressed out, and just plain overwhelmed, it’s probably hard for everyone around me to bubble over with joy. Of course I don’t go out of my way to make anyone unhappy, but trying to run a happy home when I'm just not happy is hard, if not near impossible. And it’s not just mom’s mood that impacts the family. Everyone plays … [Read more...]
9 Things Your Kids Need to Consistently Hear from You
I think one of the toughest things about being a parent is making peace with the mistakes you make. We all want to give our children the best in life, but we are human and often come up short. Coming up short can mean so many things, but one of the most common ways that parents actually come up short is by failing to tell their kids what they need to hear most. We buy nice … [Read more...]