Birthdays … Family Style?
The day one is born is a day that is eagerly anticipated by most children. And heck, even some adults. Birthdays are a special day for everyone.
However, should it be celebrated “by” everyone?
When a child has a birthday in your home, do the siblings receive presents on that day as well? Or do you [...]
Once A Winner, Always A Winner?
Lately the topic of ‘teaching our kids that everyone wins in life’ is popping up everywhere. I’ve seen it on The View, The Today Show and The Early Show, just to name a few.
Many believe that handing out trophies to every child on a soccer team instills self confidence in them. Score shouldn’t be kept. [...]
To Show Or Not To Show?
That seems to be the question. Or is the question … To Watch Or Not To Watch? … Some parents are all for their kids watching, and others are forbidding it.
On Tuesday, September 8th, the President of the United States will address the nation’s children via a live speech being broadcast on the White House [...]
Your Kids Have A Message For You
Remember our parents telling us stories of what school was like when they were kids? I don’t know about you, but I would howl at the descriptions. And it felt a little like they were from a different planet. But really, it was just a different time. And I was a different kind of learner.
That’s [...]
Halloween Preparations Already?
Yes, I know, Halloween is still 6 or 7 weeks away. But it will be here before you’re ready…
I’m not quite sure how I got on their mailing list, but Oriental Trading sends me a catalog for every holiday. I got the Halloween issue the other day and, of course, had to sit down and [...]
Off to the Fair
My little family and I are off to the state fair tomorrow. I keep hearing that there are lots of new things to do, see and eat.
I’ve been perusing the website to try and get ideas of something different than what we usually do- which is wander around trying to find things I’ve heard about. [...]
Goodbye Family Farm?
My daughters and I are heading down south (that would be southern Iowa) to visit my grandparents tomorrow. (My girls are especially blessed to have not one but 4 great-grandmothers and one great-grandfather still living.) My grandparents still farm the same acreage my great-grandparents once farmed (it was sold out of the family and my [...]
I Caved
I swore I wouldn’t do it but today when we were buying our household necessities at Target I purchased EasyUps instead of Cruisers.
I told myself I wouldn’t begin potty training Caelan until she was at least 2 1/2. I began early with Brenna and it felt like it lasted forever. I told myself there were [...]
Working From Home
I’m a working mom, but I haven’t been in the office since I left early on June 11th. I remember the exact date because it was my birthday. However, I didn’t leave early to celebrate. I left early because the Cedar River was starting to swell and all of the bridges coming in to downtown [...]
Be Honest. Do I Need to Call Nanny 911?
You probably think that since I’m a regular contributor to the Family & Parenting channel of IowaMoms.com, I’m an expert on the subject. I’ve got it all under control. My kids are model citizens, and my house is spotless.
Well, sorry to disappoint.
The truth is, I probably have far more to learn from all of you [...]
