Self-care is a really hot topic these days. I’m thankful that people, especially women, understand how critical taking care of ourselves is to wellness. I wasn’t an easy convert. When self-care first became a top of mind subject, it felt like a buzzword type of thing. It was merely a bandwagon that everyone was jumping…
Kids
5 ways to build trust with your tween daughter
How do I build trust with my tween daughter? I get this question from moms all of the time. My daughter and I have a great relationship. As the mom to a young tween, I know how fortunate I am to have a child who tells me everything. I’m kind of obsessed with this idea…
We should all insist that our tweens do this one thing online
Kids these days are nothing like us when we were growing up. It might be the digital age they’re growing up in, but these children are way more advance than we ever were. I think it has a lot to do with having the autonomy to do anything they want to do, without having to…
5 fun birthday party ideas for tween girls at your favorite stores
Where should I have my daughter’s birthday party? Moms everywhere ask themselves this question ALL the time! For my daughter’s first birthday, I hosted two parties for her. Since then, I’ve scaled back a lot, but we obviously still love to celebrate her special day! As she gets older, I’m starting to run out of…
This is the perfect book for your awesome, friendly kid!
Have an awesome, friendly kid? Then they’ll want to check out this book! Learn more in this post, sponsored by Abrams Books! I really hit the jackpot when my Ayva came into my life. At 10 years old, she is such a great friend to so many people already. Caring and truly grateful for the…