This post is sponsored by EarlyBird. All opinions are my own. Have you thought about teaching your kids how to invest? One thing I struggle with as an adult is that I didn’t learn about investing as a kid. I don’t blame my parents, they didn’t know either, and neither did theirs before them. This idea of teaching kids to invest and empowering them with
How to Succeed in High School: What Parents Want You to Know
*This post is sponsored by Patient First. All opinions are my own.* Want your child to have a great high school experience? Figuring out how to succeed in high school is about more than managing assignments and getting good grades. High school is an exciting time in a child’s life and you want to be sure it’s memorable, for a good reason. How to succeed in
Kids and Influenza: Understanding Antivirals for Flu Treatment and Tips to Help Them Get Better Fast
I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Genentech to write about the signs, symptoms and treatments available for pediatric influenza. All opinions are my own. Did you and your family get a flu shot this year? As a family with an asthma sufferer, we have been diligent about this line of defense against the flu since he was diagnosed back in 2013.
Social and Emotional Learning: Parenting Teens Purposefully
I’ve partnered with We Are Teachers and The Allstate Foundation to talk about the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) for teens. This post is sponsored by The Allstate Foundation. All opinions are my own. Do you sometimes look at your teenagers and wonder if they’re going to be able to survive without you? I do. Regularly. On the bright side, I feel like
What I Know For Sure About Parenting Teens
After experiencing a ridiculously tough weekend of choices recently, this one is for all of those parents out there in the trenches of parenting teens… Here’s what I need you to know: It’s okay to not know what to do. Everything about this is new and so much about this is scary. The “right” answers feel so much more important now than they did
Putting the ME in Mommy: How to Maintain You During Baby’s First Year
50 Things to Do in Baby’s First Year: The First Time Mom’s Guide to Your Baby, Yourself, and Your Sanity Indispensable advice for flourishing in baby’s first year. Discover the sanity-saving, must-have manual for every new mom! From nursing and teething guides to managing anxiety and finding support, 50 Things to Do in Baby’s First Year is bursting with simple and straightforward tips, plus plenty of encouragement.
Invisalign Treatment for Teens: What You Need to Know to Make It Work
*This is a sponsored post on behalf of the Invisalign® brand. All opinions are my own.* Thinking about getting Invisalign treatment for your teenager? The choice to wear traditional braces or Invisalign aligners is one many parents of teens are considering. Lots of young people prefer the relative “invisibility” of Invisalign’s clear aligners and the flexibility when it comes to what you can eat is
National Safety Month: Is Your Household at Risk?
June is National Safety Month which focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities. For families, it’s a great opportunity to focus on developing safer practices at home while kids are around more for the summer. There are countless safety risks in and around your home and educating yourself about these is an
Healthy Habits for Kids: How We Beat Winter Illnesses
*This is a sponsored post on behalf of Scotties. All opinions are my own.* It is snowing. S-N-O-W-I-N-G. Before Thanksgiving. via GIPHY As a former Californian who still doesn’t understand why people need to experience all of the seasons every year, the snow season, more formally known as winter, is my least favorite thing about life on the East Coast. I can make accommodations for