The kids are home and I’m about to lose it. Don’t get me wrong, I love my little hyperactive, feral children, but I’m about to …

I wake up to my alarm going off. After a night of getting up to go pee THREE TIMES in between fits of dreams and …

It’s inevitable. It’s going to happen no matter how hard you want to fight it. Eventually your child will be old enough for kindergarten, and …

Easter Egg Hunts are so fun. I remember when my daughter was really little and she would get maybe one or two eggs before all …

Every good king or queen needs a crown, but why limit yourself to simply being a king or queen when you could also be a mermaid? …

What kid doesn’t want to be a mermaid just like Ariel? Swimming around without a care in the world, accidentally starring in a musical…the possibilities …

It can be really hard to make the most of your summer when it’s super hot outside and no one feels like leaving the comfort …

Whether you have toddlers or teens, these 25 Totally Adorable Easter Crafts will provide hours of crafting awesomeness. Chances are as they grow up they …

My daughter hasn’t watched regular television in over six months. It’s all YouTube all the time, and anyone who’s fallen down that rabbit hole knows …

Halloween is the big kick-off bash for the ‘Holiday Season’ and boy is it a bash! Between the candy, and parties, costumes, and themes, Halloween …

Am I the only one who has noticed the end of Halloween? When I was a kid, we’d all go out into the neighborhood, ON …

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve had sensitive teeth. I’m that picky person who orders all her drinks with no ice, and drinks …

With all the hubbub about the solar eclipse, your kids have probably asked you a billion questions already. But if they never saw one before, …

An unnamed Texas woman is being criticized for feeding her daughter a shocking amount of bread each month – over 100 slices. She defends this …

We’ve all seen her: the frazzled mom who has too much going on and is pushing a baby in a stroller and has no hands …

As a parent, I get unsolicited advice all the time. My favorite advice comes from those who don’t even have children. They are usually very …

It’s July and by this point you’ve crafted, painted, planted, and probably taken the kids to at least a couple of snow cone stands. And …

How do you let go? How do you know when you’re kids are ready for more responsibility and how do you become ok with it? …

This is always a funny topic to me to hop on. It always seems to shock people when I tell them that I am a …

Fidget spinners are awesome. But, let’s face it: pretty soon your kids are going to be tired of them and you’ll be stepping on them …

aka That Time Everyone Without Little Kids Pissed Off Everyone With Little Kids When a child, being a child and therefore prone to stupidity, got himself …

To start with, this post is probably going to make me look horrible. I swear I’m not. I love my kids. I love my husband. …

I went to the grocery store today and it didn’t matter which aisle I went down, I heard this low humming sound. At first I …

I had this grand dream when my kids were toddlers. We were going to be so happy. They would start school, and things would run …

She stood in the doorway, backlit by the glow of the light coming from the hall. Quiet and lurking, she stood there like she was …

Teenagers are awful. The are as close to nature flipping parents the finger as you can get. And yeah, we’ve all got those friends who …

I’m out to dinner with my husband when the screeching starts. I roll my eyes, looking at the child standing backwards in the booth in …

People in your life look at you and wonder why you aren’t tangled up in the all-American pursuit of that picket fence family. I look …

Why did I have children? Yes, they are lovely. They bring joy to our lives, and it’s a privilege watching them blossom into adulthood. I …

You can’t step outside without cringing at the desperate weeping in the streets. I look around and all I see are a bunch of children …

Kids go through so many changes growing up, and that can be confusing. These 20 Butterfly Learning Activities will help kids understand that not only …

I was young when my doctor told me I wouldn’t be able to conceive without help—medical help, I mean, not the usual two-to-tango type. It …

Well, the election is finally over and while America is still snuffing out the flames from the riotous dumpster fires in our major U.S. cities, …

Yet another year has zipped on by, leaving us all in much the same position we were 365 days ago:  wondering if it’s technically a …

I don’t want children, and that’s okay. I’m 26 years old, and I’ve been thinking about this for nearly a decade. There’s just one problem …

By the time my boyfriend told me on our fourth or fifth date that he had a son I was far too hooked on this …

Halloween is almost here. Kids are anticipating the coming sugar binge. Devil worshiping teenagers are stocking up on black cats. The inflatable décor industry, or …

Halloween is my jam. My favorite childhood TV shows had me convinced that I needed to live in the Addams family’s house and have Beetlejuice …

I was wholly unprepared to be a step-mom. Completely and totally. I don’t think there’s a word that fully encompasses just how out of my …

Look, I know most people won’t ever need IVF. I certainly thought I wouldn’t. If there is one thing that human beings are really good …

I hate driving with a passion. I mean, I love the act of driving, but only if I’m so far out in the middle of …

When did summer stop being a break where students and moms could take a breather from rigid schedules? Was it when the kids hit middle school …

If you live in the United States, there’s a good chance your kids are either back in school already, or going back very soon. Great …

I had a request from a reader to illustrate the proper way parents should pick their children up from school. My daughter is still in …

I have two rambunctious boys. They’re three and one and full of love and kisses and Iron Man. The three-year-old, at least. He’s convinced he’s …

Ladies, you know I’ve raked our men-folk over the coals in a blog or two. I guess you all liked that because it gets shared …

When my husband and I embarked on our IVF odyssey, I thought I was ready for the emotional roller coaster I was about to strap …

There are a million hurdles to jump through when you’re the kind of girl who doesn’t want to raise children. Why does falling in love …

Anybody remember the rotary phone? How about the ‘harvest gold’ coloured appliances you grew up with in your home? Or the ‘Light Bright’ or that …

Like a lot of families, my dad was the “bread-winner”. He worked days, nights, weekends, holidays. The guy nearly killed himself because of all the …

I got my period the day my mom died. It wasn’t my first period or anything. I was 29 at the time. But the painful …

It’s summer and with kids out of school my niece has come to stay with me for a bit. While I couldn’t be more excited, …

You know what was really annoying when I was a kid? Sandwiches. Sandwiches, every single day for lunch, unless it was one of those rare …

Kids say the darnedest things, don’t they? But you have to wonder what kids think of the things We say to Them. Like, seriously, are …

Last night over Spongebob-shaped chicken noodle soup, my five-year-old daughter asked me the BIG question. She gave me the doe-eyed look that I’ve come to …

My daughter, if left to her own devices, would eat candy all day, play with Barbies and watch mindless television. Seriously, I get that. She’s …

I am going to go out on a limb here and say that if you are reading this, you know someone that treats their child …

My daughter is packing for her very first summer camp. She’s 7 years old and has absolutely no use for her mother or me anymore. …

If you are a strong-willed, articulate parent like I am, you’ll no doubt agree that cowardice is for dummy-stupidheads. Don’t get me wrong, if you’re …

There is a good argument for every thing you learn in life having value. From the smallest of victories to the biggest losses and even …

As a kid, I spent a lot of time looking up to my older cousins and wishing I’d been born just a few years earlier …

I’m trying to eat healthier. Stop laughing, really! I am! But it’s hard…especially with all the delicious sweets that seem to surround me during my …

A friend of mine called me pretty frantic last week. “I can’t get my daughter to go to school. It’s been happening for a couple …

The very existence of our species is based on the survival of the fittest. The forming of tribes. The pooling of resources. The establishment of …

Winter weather got you down? Snow and ice seriously cramping your style (and keeping your kids home from school and stuck in the house all …

I don’t even know how to start writing this. I’ve started it now three times and deleted it three times because it’s so embarrassing and …

Where do all these toys come from? How do they just keep accumulating? I swear I’m living in a less-fun version of Toy Story half …

When I taught kindergarten, I used to ring my little teacher bell every time I wanted my kids to change centers (one ding), clean up (two dings), …

Kids and dogs are surprisingly similar. I noticed this the first time a few years ago when I told my dog to sit and my …

These Marble Votive Candle Holders are probably the simplest little DIY project you will ever complete. But they look so cute when they’re done that it …

If you’re looking for a cute DIY gift idea for someone who loves coffee, then you’re going to want to check out these Marble Mugs! They …

How many hours a day do you typically spend in your car? If you said “too many,” then I totally know the feeling. Why don’t …

Grandparents are so important in our kids’ lives, and growing up with strong family connections can help kids make closer connections to other people down …

Kids are such kinetic little beasties and so many times they learn thing better by doing than by any other method. That’s why Cooking With …

I don’t know about you, but I LOVE doing crafts with my kids. It’s even better when you can showcase those crafts around your house …

Sometimes fun Thanksgiving treats are hard to come by, but that’s not the case anymore. These Thanksgiving Turkey Pretzels are topped with the most adorable, …

If I drop the Christmas ham on the kitchen floor, the dog eats it, gets sick and throws up right under the tree, I will …

A lot of things have changed for me over the years, going from a corporate ladder-climber to a writer/stay-at-home mom has been a big one. My love …

It’s seven o’clock at night. Dinner has been over for an hour, homework has to be done, baths have to be taken, and it’s almost …

The seasons of being trapped inside during stormy, cold weather is upon us and kids are already starting to go a little stir crazy. “Can …

Are you ready for some football? We are! And to get my kids into the action, we’re making these Cartoon Football Cookies. Okay, truth is …

Every mom has lived through this: that moment where we just want a little time alone and we know it’ll never happen. For some of …

What did little King Tut say to his babysitter? I WANT MY MUMMY! These Screamin’ Mummy Pretzels so fun to make, and your kids are going …

Trunk-or-Treat is a big deal in my town. Cars line up all around the square and pop open their trunks, kids don’t have to run …

Halloween is coming, and so are all the monsters, ghouls, ghosts, and gross slimy things you can imagine. True confession: We here at Totally The …

When the school year starts, so does…Slumber Party Season! At my house that means a half dozen little girls running around, wearing mud masks, and …

When I was in school – you know, back when dinosaurs walked the earth – lunch was easy. A sandwich, apple or carrot slices, and …

The waterparks have been visited. Sparklers lit. Vacation trips taken. Video games played. It’s that time, folks; time to get kids ready to go back …

Dear Parents: Summer is here and I’m guessing your little darlings are already starting to press buttons you didn’t even know you possess. Next time …

I am not a cool person. Never have been. I sat with the misfits at lunch in high school and even played make-believe in the …

Sometimes you get mad, and that’s totally okay. Sometimes kids get mad, and that’s okay, too. The problem comes when kids can’t figure out how …

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! This May 5th celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your kids with these ten Cinco de Mayo Crafts For Kids. May 5th …

It’s so important to eat healthy and teach our kids healthy eating habits, but sometimes it’s nice to break away and do something fun, too. …

When I was a kid, I wanted to grow up so fast. And now that I’m grown (mostly) I would do anything to be a …

They’re creepy, they’re crawly, and their handprint Mother’s Day cards always make us tear up. Just kidding, but really, what is it about kids and …

In my house we are all about the unicorn poop. We’ve made unicorn poop cookies, cakes, and even veggie dip! But today we made these adorable …

I’m about to embark on a new experience: Creating a playroom for my toddler daughter. I want to make it awesome. Like top of the …

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I love playing with my kids, but sometimes, it’s a lot of sit-and-play and not so much active up-and-play. So, I’ve gathered these 21 Super-Fun …

Playing sports is all fun and games until you see your child either upset they didn’t win or bragging that they did win. There’s a …