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Halloween Coma.   Candy Hangovers.  Parents are drowning in candy the day after Halloween.  Here are 7 quick ideas for leftover Halloween candy. You all know...

The last few weeks I've been struggling with an identity crisis of sorts.  "I'm a terrible mother" was on repeat in my brain and...

A few days ago, a friend lost her father to cancer and she made a heartfelt plea on her facebook page.  He was so...

For most parents…food is an epic battle.  Complaining, whining, wasted food and constant arguments.  You’re juggling a million things and don’t have energy for meal time drama.   I GET IT. I’ve figured out a way to eliminate meal time battles. There are 5 Things to Say to Your Picky Eater to stop or decrease meal time chaos.

The toothpaste lesson is a powerful 4-minute activity on the power of using words carefully. WARNING: It's sure to make at least one of your children cry but will make a lasting impression.

Update: This video and article was posted August 2018. Sadly, the author and my friend, Kim passed away June 3,...