Kids Summer Sun Protection Guide
Getting outside is a priority that many parents have for their kids in the summer. Cutting back on screen time and enjoying outdoor activities is a smart choice. Being outside can lead to increased fitness and ...
Teacher Gifts for the End of the School Year
Many students give gifts to teachers at Christmas time, but it is also very thoughtful to show how much a teacher meant to you at the end of the year. Although room moms will frequently take care of organizing ...
Parenting Moments You May Have Recently Missed
Sometimes a new post is the best way to summarize all the events that happen in my life that you might miss, even though I post them on social media. I'm so excited that I'm approaching the second anniversary o...
You know you’re excited to teach your kids when…
With summer around the corner, I wanted to share some inspiration for parents. When the weather gets hot and kids are home all day, it's tempting to let your kids do whatever they want. You can still find ...
6 Tips For Gardening With Kids
Finally, it's Mother's Day, and the sun is shining for the first time in about a week. And what a week it's been. Being sick on a rainy day is so gloomy so when the sun came out today, I was so happy. The beaut...
Olive & Beatrix: The Super-Smelly Moldy Blob Book Review
One of the most memorable experiences Samantha has had with reading kids' literature is when she contacted author and illustrator Amy Marie Stadelmann via Twitter. When Stadelmann wrote back, it was t...
MAM Teeth Care Feature and Giveaway
Did you know that it's National Children’s Dental Health month? Taking care of your children's teeth is super important! I love taking my children to the dentist. They always learn such valuable skills, and the...
Winter Storm Jonas Covers the Northeast
Snow finally came after a long winter of waiting. Christmas gave us sunny weather. Only a couple weeks ago, we went biking outside in the warm weather. Now, the weather has made it clear that we're in the heart...
Scholastic Branches Book Series
If you are having a hard time picking out books for a child who is reading on the second to third grade level, you are in the right place! As children get better at reading, they often like books that have chap...
Reviewing Bentology
How many different lunch containers do you need for the new school year? With a Bentology Bento Kit in the Kitty style, Samantha, my older daughter, has everything she needs for lunch time in kinderga...