How to Answer the Question “Is Santa Claus Real?”

If you have introduced the popular concept of Santa Claus to your child, the question “Is Santa Claus real?” is almost an inevitable one. I…

Top Tips for Remote Learning

This week was our first full remote learning school week. Our district has decided to phase into in-person learning, meaning each week we add a…

How to Choose a Unique Mother’s Day Gift

I have thought long and hard about what gifts are appropriate for mom. The basic guidelines (in my opinion) for memorable, meaningful and unique Mother’s…

Best Gifts Under $30

When your holiday shopping list is bigger than your bank account, it can create an incredible amount of stress. Do you splurge to see the…

12 Ways to Reduce Anxiety in Kids

I have dealt with mild to moderate anxiety my entire life. It has put a strain on relationships, caused me to miss out on opportunities,…

Best Subscription Box for Kids Clothing: KidBox!

Here is my confession: my 4-year-old is constantly forced to wear her brother’s hand-me-downs because I can’t keep up with how fast she grows. From…

Three (Surprisingly) Kid-Friendly Chicago Restaurants

I think my idea of culinary hell is dining at a restaurant geared only towards children, with soda and water as the only two beverage…