You let them go to bed at what time? You allow them to eat that? He still sleeps in the bed with you? She still wears diapers? She is watching TV again? These are just some of the questions we hear each day as parents. You know what I’m talking about. The looks at the … [Read more…]
She was a 4 pound little furball full of energy and spunk. She captured my heart the moment I saw her, and I knew she was mine the second she was placed in my arms. My first baby, my dog, Angel. Angel was the perfect dog, well at least in my eyes. She loved me … [Read more…]
How much time does your family spend together? The world is no longer the way it used to be where families eat dinner together each night and enjoy quality time together every weekend. Today, many households consist of two working parents, which makes quality family time difficult. In my house my husband and I often … [Read more…]
Today kids are so scheduled, bouncing from one activity or event to another, that we often forget how important it is to let our kids just play! I have to admit I am guilty of this at times. I am so busy trying to make sure my kids are engaging in fun experiences and programs … [Read more…]
Photo Credit: Kristina Britt Photography Every day parents question themselves and their parenting style. Every mom and dad have their own beliefs and preferences and should not be judged for them. (Well, there are a few exceptions but I will not share those opinions here.) “Parenting is learning on the go,” as recently said by … [Read more…]
My friend, and Mommy University reader, recently asked for help in coming up with fun and inexpensive ideas to keep her tweens and teens busy this summer. So I got to thinking! The pre-teen and teen years are such important times in a person’s life. It is when we discover who we are and what … [Read more…]
How many of us have those days when we feel that we just can’t do it anymore? We all LOVE our kids to the moon and back, but that does not mean we don’t need time alone! In order to be the best parents we can be, we have to make sure that we make … [Read more…]
What mom doesn’t love to be pampered? Who doesn’t love to be made to feel beautiful? We all know that we often feel our most confident when we are relaxed, rejuvinated and feeling beautiful. It helps us tackle our lives and the world! Now everyone’s definition of beauty is different. For some it is a gorgeous … [Read more…]
I love my children with all my heart and soul, but can I PLEASE just have 5 minutes? It is important for you to know that I am a full-time working mom; however, I do have the summers off. This means I spend every day, all day with my kids. Now, please, don’t get me … [Read more…]
You endured countless sleepless nights and have been covered in drool. You waited patiently for those little baby teeth to pop through the gums. Sometimes it’s quick, sometimes it takes FOREVER, but once those little pearly whites are here, they are as adorable as you imagined! So how do you keep your baby’s teeth clean? … [Read more…]