As mothers, we carry a huge responsibility to teach crucial life skills and healthy habits to our children. From their ABC's and 123's to their first driving lesson - and all the little *seemingly insignificant* things in between - there is so much to teach the next generation. And these lessons include healthy skincare practices. Here are few tips for teaching kids to care for their skin.…
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Motherhood is full of immense joy, laugh-until-you-pee-your-pants humour, and also can be incredibly frustrating at times. But there are the occasional moments of lightheartedness that are laughably relatable to all mothers. Here are 20 funny mom quotes that really ring true.…
Family life looks so different today than it did fifty years ago. Heck, even twenty years ago! Over time, life - and, in turn, parenting - changes. From the ever elusive work-life balance to mom guilt, gentle parenting over reactive parenting - society has put so much pressure on caregivers that we often lose sight of what really matters. Here are five ways parenting has changed over the…
Every stage of a child's development has it's own challenges and it's the teenage years that most parents dread. But that is not always the case. Surprise! The "teenage years" may be creeping up a little sooner than expected - in your nine year-old daughter! Read on for a few tips for getting along with your tween daughter.…
Being a a kick-ass mom is never easy - I think we can all agree on that! But until you've created your own humans (and are - inevitably - their leader), it's difficult to grasp the complex roller coaster that is parenting. Certainly, there are moments of joy and pride (though few and far between), but there are also the breaking points where you will surely lose your shit. …
Our nine year-old daughter just doesn't stop growing! I just placed an online clothing order with Old Navy and this may be the last year that clothes from the kids section will fit our not-so-little girl! Here are some tips for dealing with the struggle of shopping for a growing child.…