The other day, I asked my kids to unload the dishwasher. They must have been trying to be extra good, because when I came back into the kitchen it was empty. Totally, 100% empty. And there was nothing on the counter. Nothing on the floor. I’d already put away the things that live in a high…
When you’re in deep with young kids, it’s so easy (and totally understandable!) to default to survival mode. You have to change diapers, wash bottles, discipline toddlers, make dinner, go to work and do almost everything for the little people you adore. It seems like they’ll never sleep. Never be potty trained. Never grow up….
There’s no bad weather, only bad gear. That is definitely true when you’re spending time outside in the fall and winter. There is really nothing more miserable than shivering your way through some outdoor activity. If you enjoy nature, and you want your kids to like spending time outside in all seasons, it’s important to get them…
When I was growing up in the 80’s and 90’s, we rode our bikes constantly. We rode to school during the school year and to the pool come summer. We roller skated and played outside endlessly. No one was thinking about exercising – we were just having fun. Now I have kids of my own,…
In this Post: It’s critical for working parents to find a childcare situation they trust. There are many different types of childcare, and it can be hard to know what will be the best fit for you and your family. The Childcare Series on Parent Lightly gives you insight into the childcare situations of real-life…