It's that time again, Ask It! Friday. Ask It! Friday is where we answer questions from readers who facing challenges with parenting tweens, parenting with an ex or being not just a mom. I provide my thoughts but also encourage you to join the conversation by commenting with … [Read more...]
This Mom’s Guide to Surviving Middle School: Preparing me and facing my fears
As my daughter prepares for her first year of middle school, I am having all sorts of feelings. There are moments when I am excited but anxious the next. I want my daughter to enjoy and be successful in middle school. I have an opportunity to actively and positively guide and … [Read more...]
Back to School For Tween Girls: The Little Red Kit
Composition books, #2 pencils, highlighters and...a period kit. Yes, you read that correctly, The Little Red Kit. If you're the parent of a tween girl who has started her period, period kits should be a part of the back to school supply shopping … [Read more...]
13 reasons why you will survive parenting a tween girl
Disclaimer: I am a rookie at this. True, this isn't my first time at the rodeo, my son will be 21 this year! Raising a tween boy, however, does not compare to raising a tween girl. At least not in my opinion. Given that I am a rookie at this, I asked other moms who … [Read more...]
Ask It!
Knowing how to respond to life experiences is a key to growth. Yes, we all have different life experiences but many times we can apply the same technique to learn something new or find a new way to respond. It's Ask It! Friday, where we answer questions from readers who are … [Read more...]
5 reasons why I’m sending my tween to sleepaway camp
In three short weeks, I will be giving my tween daughter the gift of sleepaway camp. Surprisingly, she loved the idea. When the opportunity presented itself a few months ago, I didn't hesitate from signing her up and paying the fees. I never had this chance when I was a … [Read more...]
Gift guide for moms who like getting stuff
Hi, my name is Tiffany, I'm a mom who likes getting stuff for Mother's Day. Sorry, folks, I like stuff. I know that I should go for experiences over things. I enjoy Mother's Day experiences, like brunch with the family, spending the day at the park or a special Mother's Day … [Read more...]
Ask It! Friday
Knowing how to respond to life experiences is a key to growth. Yes, we all have different life experiences but many times we can apply the same technique to learn something new or find a new way to respond. So, here on the blog, Ask It! Fridays will showcase questions or … [Read more...]
How to communicate school progress when parallel parenting
The school year can be overwhelming, but learning how to communicate school progress when parallel parenting is still important. Even with the limited parallel parenting communication, you can still keep your ex aware of the child's progress, projects, school programs and … [Read more...]
The Secret, the Secret Sauce and Pixie Dust to getting your perfect life
What if there was a secret, a secret sauce or pixie dust to getting your perfect life? Ever wonder why everybody else seems to have a perfect job or business? Or why every woman, except for you, can attract the right guy? Curious as to why everybody else's kids can act … [Read more...]