Our Annual Desert Camping Trip (With My Disabled Body and a Broken Foot)
I had planned on writing this post a few days ago, while we were on our annual camping trip with my bestie in the desert, but I ended up running out of juice from my phone and the internet connection was bad, so it had to wait a little bit. But don’t worry, it’s like […]
Fun and Educational Screen Time Ideas That Actually Teach Something
So many parents are anti screen time, but I have never taken that stance. When I was homeschooling my children, I saw just how much they learned via different games and sites, and encouraged it. I even wrote three posts about educational websites and youtube channels for your kids to use. Here are some more […]
3 Parenting Challenges and Tips for How to Meet Them
I know firsthand that parenting is one of the hardest jobs out there, and it often feels like no matter what I do, there’s someone ready to say I’m doing it wrong. That’s why I try to focus less on perfection and more on finding practical ways to handle challenges as they come. Here are […]
From Splashing to Safety: How Swimming Skills Save Lives
Ever since I was a young child, I took swimming lessons. By the time I was 12 years old, I had passed all the 7 levels of the Red Cross swimming lesson levels and by the age of 15 became a certified lifeguard. For my children, learning to swim was something important for me to […]
How to Recognize the First Signs of Parental Burnout
Burnout is so real. And it’s something especially relevant to me lately, for so many reasons. I have a whole post coming up about it soon. But for now, I hope you find this post on parental burnout helpful, so you can figure out if it is what you’re going through, as well as get […]
Can’t Afford College? 7 Alternative Paths That Help Your Kids Succeed Without Student Debt
College is expensive. Many try to save up a college fund for their kids as they grow up, but college just gets more and more expensive, and people graduate college with lots of student loan debt. There are alternatives out there, that don’t involve going to college, but still allow you to have a good […]
When It’s Time for Prom Dress Shopping—Here’s How to Be the MVP Parent
Prom dress shopping is a special milestone for your daughter and a great opportunity to connect as a parent. With the right approach, you can help her feel confident, stay within budget, and turn the experience into a lasting memory. These tips will guide you through making it both meaningful and stress-free. For many young […]
Best Family Tracking Apps for iPhone & Android: Top Picks for 2025
Family tracking apps aren’t just for helicopter parents or anxious teenagers — they’re helpful tools for the entire family. Whether I’m coordinating rides with my kids, keeping tabs on a teen driver, or even just going out on a date and want my family to know I’m safe, having a tracking app brings real peace […]
How to Help Your Children Break Through in Literature Class
It can be disheartening to see children struggle to connect with books, especially when you dream of them becoming lifelong readers. My goal, like many parents, is to cultivate a genuine love for reading in my kids, making it an enjoyable journey rather than a chore. This post explores effective strategies and tools designed to […]
Discover Spring Magic: Exciting Activities for Family Fun
If you live down under, spring is right around the corner, and you’ll love these spring activities to do with your family, most of them completely free. And in addition to being fun, they all have extra benefits, from educational to character growth benefits. If you live in the northern hemisphere, not to worry- most […]