Parenting Wisdom

A stress-free morning routine sounds like a dream, right? No more screaming... Hurry up! Or, at least that's the hope. When my first child was 2 months old I vividly remember preparing to go back to work and the stressful feeling that consumed...

If you search “April Fool's Day pranks for Parents” online, you find a plethora of easy, silly pranks to pull on your kids. What you don’t find are tips for handling the MORAL side of April Fool's Day. In...

There are some obvious benefits of gifting hand-me-downs. It frees up space in the home and helps the recipient save money. It also keeps items from ending up in landfills, fulfilling our '90s childhood mantra to reduce, reuse, and recycle! But...

Summer is a time for kids to enjoy lazy lake days, popsicles, and bike riding. It's a time for fun and relaxation. But, as parents, we also want to keep them learning. Here are some ideas to help kids build knowledge...

  When talking about seasons, there are two meanings to consider. We can refer to the weather or to the changing seasons in our lives — welcoming a new baby, moving to a new city, or trying a new hobby. The...

From the moment my third daughter was born, I already began to think about the world all my girls would all grow up in. Coming of age in the 90’s myself, I remember how challenging it was growing up...

Our kids are little; we have a 4-year-old and a 5-month-old. And before they get too busy or too cool, we are keeping things simple and making the best summer memories in our own backyard. We didn't sign up...

I will never be featured as a chef on a TV cooking competition. I can’t cook. It’s not my thing. I’ve always been prone to dishes that are the simplest and fastest to assemble. I don’t enjoy spending a lot...

Breastfeeding your newborn is a complicated experience, especially when you're a first-time mom. Many new moms feel unsure how to begin and are seeking helpful breastfeeding tips. It is important to find support and seek help when you have...

Dear Gigi, Our 2.5-year-old daughter is having a really hard time sharing me with her two-month-old brother, especially during breastfeeding. Any time I need to focus on the baby, my daughter suddenly can't do anything without me and will often...