Lesson Learned

Photo credit: Kristin Eldridge I had one of those mom fail parenting moments the other night that made me feel awful. But I have to think it is these sorts of moments that teach us as parents. Or, maybe that is just making me feel better. Let me explain the scenario. By the time bedtime… Continue reading Lesson Learned

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Today’s WWYD?! post is on boys and violent words. Please comment below with your insight/experience/advice!

Boys and Violent Words

Welcome to a new series we are starting called WWYD?! {“What Would You Do?!”} where moms write in with a real life parenting dilemma or issue  no matter how big or how small it may be.

I know I for one ALWAYS turn to my friends for help when I am at a loss for what to do in a certain parenting scenario, so I thought, how awesome would it be to pose these questions to our readers and have you chime in with your advice?!

Recently we got this question from a reader, so we are starting today’s series with a question on…

Fun Ways to Encourage Little Readers

Reading with your little one can be one of the best parts of your day (the snuggles, the relaxing quiet time!)…especially during that magical transition when they start reading words back to you (yes, it is totally normal for you to think, “my child is a genius!!”).  Then they hesitantly string a couple of words… Continue reading Fun Ways to Encourage Little Readers

Silly Simple Kid Snack or Meal

Kid-friendly burrito recipes

I am cracking up that I am sharing my famous kid-friendly burrito / quesadilla “recipe” today because it’s really not that special, but there is something about this combination that kids literally go CRAZY for.

This is my go-to after school snack or meal when we have play dates and my girls’ friends love them so much that they ask for them every time.

In fact, on a few occasions I have heard a friend express to my daughter in private, and I am not joking, “You are SO lucky to have a mom that makes such good quesadillas.”

I am laughing right now as I type this, because if you know me, I am a really bad cook. But to the 5 – 9 year old crowd, I am a culinary hit.