Book Review: Red Light. Green Light, Eat Right by Joanna Dolgoff, MD

For the "most" part we eat well in the Musings from Me home. Fruits. Veggies. Milk. Small amounts of juice. Lean meat. But, it's the word "most" that is the key to the days when we eat on the run...or...

Connect a Million Minds: How You Can Help Support Math & Science

We have three budding scientists at our house. Whether it's collecting rocks, figuring out how a clock works, or catching the latest MythBusters episode, my boys can't get enough science. Just the other...

Taking a Toddler to Disney World, Pt 2

In preparing for our upcoming vacation to Disney World, I realized how many decisions there are to make when you are traveling with a toddler. Although my focus is on Disney World as I plan my own trip...

Taking a Toddler to Disney World

In preparing for our upcoming vacation to Disney World, I realized how many decisions there are to make when you are traveling with a toddler. Many of the following decisions can apply as you plan to take...

Financial Aid Applications -- FAFSA

Bedtime Routine for Preteens

College Acceptances, Honors Programs, Scholarships

Valentine’s Day Themed Preschool Activities

I Hate You! Why Your Kid Says It and How to Respond

Hope in the NICU: Stories of NICU Survivors

Vaginal Delivery: What Really Happens

Family Time Is Important for Your Preteen

Gift Suggestions for NICU Babies

Making it a Merry Christmas in the NICU

Keep Your Toddlers Occupied with Tickle Tap Apps for iPhone

Tickle Tap Apps is a cool company that Mom's should love. Why? Because they completely understand that sometimes we have to keep our kids busy... even if it means letting them play with our iPhone! ...

43 Date Night Ideas for All Budgets

One of the questions I hear the most from readers is how to keep the romance alive. I am a huge believer in dating your spouse, even if you’ve been married for 10 years and have three kids, but the question...

What to Do When Your Child is Being Bullied

This weekend, I got to hear the words that no parent wants to hear – “I’m being bullied at school.” When the Big Kid told me this, I was stunned. She’s a bright, funny, and sensitive kid who...

Lovey-Dovey: 100 Ways to Show Your Love

Want to make your hubby feel like the "king" of your home? Aimee, of Women's Marriage Ministry, joined us in co-authoring this post of Ways to Show your Love in preparation of Valentines Day next month,...

Estate Planning

Heart Animals - Turning Heart Shapes into Fun Animal Decorations

A Snowman Party

You Are Good Enough, You Are Smart Enough...

50+ Ways for Moms to Nurture Themselves

Showcase Your Kids Photos on Your iPhone with Slidz Playlist Pro

Make a Valentine's Day Cardholder Purse Craft

When Adults Argue and What the Children Actually Hear

The Costs of Kids

Ready, Set, Compete: Has Motherhood become a Competition?

Pause, Prompt, Praise. A simple technique in helping your child to read.

There is nothing more frustrating for a parent trying to help their child learn to read than to listen to the slow sounding out or guessing of words as they stumble their way over a story.  For many parents,...

Argh! What To Do When You're Completely Overwhelmed

The kids are throwing your stapler around the room, the dog is barking non-stop, your mother-in-law is calling for the third time in 30 minutes, UPS is ringing the bell to make a signature-required delivery,...

Alleviate Kids Stress Levels

There is no doubt that parenting is a demanding occupation and arguably harder as  children and the technology they utilise so easily grows. Pressure and stress from a myriad of avenues; many not in existence...

Free Printable Writing Journals

Printable Worksheets for Creative Writing and Book Reports: Find creative writing worksheets and printable writing prompts. Learn where to go to download free printable book report forms and writing...

Internet Home Schooling Programs

Great Gifts for Twins When They Don't Need Toys

3 Top-Secret Ways I Manage to Work When My Kids Are Home

Being a Social Media Mom in Rural America

Broken Hearted Parenting

Teaching Responsibility to Children.

2010 Resolutions for President Obama

Its never too early to prepare for School Readiness

Leadership For Children

Karma Exists In Blog Commenting

Reunions: Lost In My Past

High School was an awesome time in my life when friends were always around and though I didn't know it, life was simple.  I grew up in a small town and had a close group of friends that did everything...

Coping with Unpleasant Anniversaries

As we all get older, the incidence of unpleasant events only increases. Pets die. People die. Relationships end. Illnesses develop. Jobs are lost. And some of these things are so significant that we can't...

Yes, I was a Teenage Mom. There, I said it.

I became a Mom when I was 17. I was NOT ready. But I did. I had no idea what I was doing during my pregnancy, and had even less of an idea what I was going to do once I brought a baby home. I was scared....

How to parent Guilt Free

As parents, we face many different challenges daily. Many times we seek the advice of parents, friends or even experts to solve our problems. It can be extremely frustrating when you get different advices...

Reinventing Yourself in Your 30s

An older mom, a better mom

Making New Friends

Type-A Mom Conference Liveblog Overview

How to Feel Powerful Again

The Perfect Mom Does Not Exist

Exercise Gear and Clothing at TJ Maxx

Missing Something

What to Wear to the Type-A Mom Conference

Maintaining Friendships