These Topics Are Definitely Going to Cause a Fight With Your Son No one wants to fight with their kids. It is a terrible feeling that makes you feel like the bad parent you already fear yourself to be. But conflict is built into the very nature of the parent/child relationship. From the moment you bring them home from the hospital, they want to cry and load their diaper all night, while you just want to make it stop long enough for you to … [Read more...]
Our Family Is Growing!
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Last week my husband and I decided that it was time to open our home to a dog again. It had been several years since our beloved Daisy May Wildflower passed and now that Emma and Ethan were older, they were asking for one. We knew they were finally at an age to help take care of one. We visited several local shelters and came across this little girl at Wayside Waifs. Because she came in as a stray, she didn't have a name. The shelter … [Read more...]
You’ve Had A Car Accident | Now What?
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What To Do If You Are In A Car Accident Everyone has been "schooled" on how to drive. It could have been through a driver's ed course, a family member or friend teaching you or just by studying the manual. It doesn't really matter how many lessons you've had or how good a driver you are, sometimes car accidents are just unavoidable. What I don't remember from driver's ed is what to do if you are in a car accident. With all of the winter … [Read more...]
How to Make Moving Easier for the Whole Family
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How to Make Moving Easier for the Whole Family If you're a parent, you know that everyday life can be stressful. Even without the occasional snag or dilemma, raising children, while succeeding in our careers and keeping our household and relationships in order, can be difficult, to say the least. And when you add a major upheaval like moving into the mix, the stress can skyrocket. For children, especially, relocating can be a painful experience. … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Help Your Kids Enjoy the Outdoors
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Five Ways to Help Your Kids Enjoy the Outdoors We’re all well aware of the growing trends regarding childhood activity. Mainly, if it doesn't involve a screen - preferably touchscreen - then kids typically aren't interested. In many ways, this is an irreversible course, an unfortunate by-product of these highly technological times. But families can and should still make efforts to get outside once in awhile. For those claiming they can’t get … [Read more...]
Best Dinosaur Museums for Families
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Best Dinosaur Museums for Families A family vacation almost always includes the chance to visit a local museum or learning institution, and dinosaur museums top the list. There are so many museums, big and small, around the country that make great day trips for families with dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. From city museums to small, university museums, these exhibits feature the most impressive and important finds, give a behind the scenes … [Read more...]
Beyond Textbooks and Clothes | Back to School Tips
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Beyond Textbooks and Clothes | Back to School Tips Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. It's mind blowing to me that I am just months away from having half of my children in college. My oldest son is currently a senior in high school and my oldest daughter is a senior in college and due to graduate in December of 2015. This paired with two in elementary school takes back to school planning to a new level for … [Read more...]
5 Tips When Coming Home with a Newborn | #WIN $100 GC | #UnstoppableMoms
I wrote this post as part of my participation in a blog tour for The Motherhood on behalf of the makers of Children’s MOTRIN® and received compensation to thank me for taking the time to participate. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Something happens with a woman becomes a mom. Although you can't see it, I really think a superhero cape sprouts out her backside. Some how this woman that would forget where her head was if it wasn't … [Read more...]
Blue Man Group Now at Starlight KC Sept 9-14
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Blue Man Group to Visit Starlight Theatre on Sept. 9-14 NETworks Presentations, LLC, and Blue Man Productions are pleased to announce the Blue Man Group theatrical touring production will visit Kansas City on Sept. 9-14. The theatrical tour features brand-new content highlighted by classic Blue Man favorites. The tour’s new sound, set and video design, centering around a proscenium-sized LED curtain and high-resolution screen, create … [Read more...]
Tips for Traveling with Children | Air and Road Tips
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Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Many parents put off traveling with their young children until they are a bit older to avoid a vacation disaster story. Traveling with the littles can bring on a state of panic for a lot of people. Images of wiggling kids, whining phrases, irritated passengers and multiple pit stops for a potty break are just a few scenarios that float through the mind. We have been … [Read more...]
