parenting

I've tried my fair share of chore charts both low tech and high tech, and I've yet to find something that doesn't involve me always having to remind them to get their jobs done! Well, since trying out this fabulous new app, my kids are t…

Of course back to school time is mostly about the kids, but we moms and dads need all the help we can get too, to ensure we get the kids out the door on time, all while keeping up with our own busy schedules. While we can't offer you a f…

Just because it's back to school time doesn't mean kids should get all the cool gadgets. We're the ones lugging them from soccer to ballet and back home again, so we can sure use all the extra hands we can get to make life a little easie…

The inconvenience of having my wallet stolen a couple of weeks ago was tripled when I had to call all my credit card companies and waste way too much time sitting on hold waiting to talk to a real person. Too bad I didn't have this fanta…

Do you know a good iPad app to track nursing, diapers, growth, etc. that would work well for twins? -question via Twitter We've done some searching and found the Total Baby app which has a ton of great features and can handle up to six k…

The Parent Show is hosted by Angela Santomero, whose name didn't ring a bell until I realized that she's the creator of Blue's Clues and Super Why! Those shows I know. Verrrry well. She's teamed up with PBS Parents to create short, engag…

When I find myself doing the really icky chores around the house, like scrubbing the floor under my kids' breakfast chairs, or getting on my hands and knees around the toilet, I think: In this enlightened age, shouldn't there be a button…

I'm really thrilled to introduce you to my new obsession, Skillshare , a wonderful community that offers online classes to help you learn new skills and dial up your creativity--or simply get it back. If you're like me, you often see all…

As familiar as I am with Internet ads, it's easy for me to forget that my kids do not, which is especially important now that my two oldest children are using the computer on a daily basis. Not matter how tech-savvy your kids are, this a…