Inside: Use this free printable first day of school questionnaire to interview your kids every year. Later, you’ll have a collection of amazing snapshots. My oldest daughter Abby started kindergarten this week. I thought since she was already going to preschool every day, kindergarten wouldn’t be a big deal. At her preschool, the kids are…
Inside: This magical invention will transform your bored kid into a happy kid. And the best part? After the first time, it requires zero effort on your part. We’ve hit a new phase in the last few weeks: “Mom, I’m bored.” Previous phases included “I know that” and “I don’t care,” which we dealt with…
Inside: Dogs know you’re pregnant in the first trimester. They just don’t know how many puppies you’re having. Here’s how to succeed at introducing dog to baby. Many moons ago, before I racked up three cats to my name, I had another furry addiction. No, not like THAT. I mean I had a house full…
Inside: If your whining kids are driving you crazy, check out these practical tricks for how to stop whining while still keeping your patience intact. My daughter is a good kid and awfully mature for being just four years old. But when she wants something or feels wronged in some way, her voice veers into…