Social Media and Online Solicitation of Minors: How to Keep Kids Safe
Social media and kids, oh boy is that a loaded topic. Some people say absolutely not, not until they are much older. Some give from a young age. Some only give with very strict supervision. Every parent does what they consider best based on what they know after talking to professionals. But it is a […]
How Parents Can Avoid Injuries When Handling Children With Disabilities
People with disabilities can often need mobility assistance. When parenting a child who needs assistance with mobility, oftentimes they need to be carried even when larger (and this also applies to older children with invisible disabilities if, for example, they need to be carried when having melt downs). Because of this, it is important to […]
When is the Right Time to Talk to Your Child About Alcohol?
Though it isn’t legal to sell it to them, teenagers often find a way to get alcohol, and teenaged drinking is a big problem. Far too many teenagers are getting drunk and getting into dangerous situations because of that. Is it inevitable? No. There are things you can do as parents to make it less […]
How to Advocate for and Accommodate Special Needs Children
As both a parent of children with disabilities and someone with disabilities myself, I understand just how crucial accommodations are—whether in school, the workplace, or daily life. If you’re a parent of a child who requires additional support, here are some tips on how to advocate effectively and ensure the right accommodations are in place. […]
DIY Modest Nimona Cosplay Costume Without Much Sewing Required
All dressed up in cosplay at the convention, minus the belt. Halloween is right around the corner, and in that spirit, I wanted to share some costumes that my daughters and I recently made and wore. They wanted it to wear to a Comic Con type event, but I told them that if I was […]
Every Moment Matters: Capturing Life’s Little Milestones with the Momcozy BM03
As parents, as much as we love watching our children grow up, there’s part of us that wants to preserve our kids exactly as they were when they were tiny, cute, and adorable. But, fortunately, kids grow up, but we can preserve our kids exactly as they were via photo and video. Back in my […]
My New Favorite Parenting Purchase- a CBT Cognitive Distortions Chart
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy used to treat different mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. It works by noticing and stopping the cycle of negative thought patterns, which helps people individuals manage stress, improve their coping skills, and in general improve their mental health. While I haven’t […]
Choosing The Best Before & After School Care For Your Child
As parents, we want the best for our kids, the safest and most nourishing environments, but its hard to know how to pick the best caregivers for them. In addition to care during the school day, sometimes parents need longer hours, especially when the hours of the school day don’t align with their work schedule. […]
Having Children in Medical School: The Benefits and Challenges
Going to college when you have kids is much harder than going when you don’t, no question about it. Medical school is even harder than the average college, so you can imagine having children in medical school sure isn’t an easy thing, and many people would advise against it. Here are some pros and cons, […]
4 Orthodontic Issues Your Child Might Experience
Orthodontics… It’s something that people short on cash often really dread, because orthodonture is far from cheap. In some cases, like mine, it was either orthodonture or likely need to get dentures by the time I was 30, because of how bad my mouth was. My father’s cousin Marty had overlapping roots so badly that […]
