by Nicole Etolen | Mar 24, 2016 | Kids & Family
Our kids are way too stressed out and it’s really starting to worry me. I know we dealt with stress when we were little, but it was nothing compared to what I see my son going through these days. Ever since the 3rd grade, when his teachers collectively decided...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 3, 2016 | Kids & Family, Tech Time
This post is sponsored on behalf of Net Nanny via One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own. Protecting our kids from digital dangers is getting harder every day in our rapidly advancing high-tech world. My son was just two when I started teaching him how to use...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 17, 2016 | Books, Kids & Family
Do we, as a society, expect too much from our kids? Are our kids growing up in a pressure cooker? What happens when that pressure becomes too much to bear? Today I’m sharing a powerful guest piece from teen author Alexendra Egi, author of The Lives We...
by Emily O'Hara | Jan 29, 2016 | Kids & Family
Do you know a child that loves to build? Are you one of those parents that is always stepping on little building blocks? Construction sets are an awesome way for kids to learn through play. Problem solving skills, cognitive thinking, even basic hand-eye coordination...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 20, 2016 | Kids & Family
Looking for fun Valentine’s Day ideas for the kids? How about skipping the romantic night out with your significant other and going on a Valentine’s Day date with your kids instead? This is also a great way to lift your spirits if you’re a single...
by Emily O'Hara | Dec 7, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
Do you have a little crafter in your home? My daughter sees glitter and glue and her head spins. I can’t seem to keep enough craft materials on hand, as she uses them faster than I can replenish our supply. Of course it gets a little messy sometimes, but it’s a great...
by Nicole Etolen | Dec 4, 2015 | Entertainment, Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
The Minions movie is releasing on Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital HD on Tuesday, December 8th, just in time for the holiday season. Jake and I missed out on seeing it in theaters, so we’ve been anxiously awaiting the DVD release. We were super happy when we got...
by Emily O'Hara | Nov 27, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
As a 4 year old, my daughter loves any type of pretend play. Cooking at her kitchen, giving her dolls check-ups, and all sorts of other scenarios she creates. It’s a part of play where her mind is free to make up all the details and I love seeing what she’s pretending...
by Emily O'Hara | Nov 19, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
With the holidays fast approaching I’ve seen a ton of new subscription boxes out. My sister gets a box that delivers full meals for her family a couple times a month, while a friend of mine gets a box of makeup products delivered every month. Yet another one of my...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 17, 2015 | Kids & Family
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chuck E. Cheese’s. All opinions are 100% mine. I remember the first time I took Jacob to Chuck E. Cheese’s, back in 2008. He wasn’t quite 3 yet, so he spent most of his time in the “little kid...
