Kyla
Nestled into a small town just outside of Madison, Kyla is raising her three boys alongside her amazing Hubs while they live with her parents for half of each year. Kyla has been writing for Madison Mom since December 2015, became the Social Media Coordinator in 2018, and began Content Creating for City Mom Collective in 2019. She was born and raised in the Madison area, and kept her roots planted here, with the exception of a short stint at UW Milwaukee while getting her BBA in Marketing and cheerleading on the collegiate team. Kyla chronicles her life and family on Instagram (@kylamariecharles) and advocates for her youngest son who was born with a fluke eye condition that left him with a prosthetic left eye.
Back to POOL this Fall with Goldfish Swim School
My family has been members of the new Goldfish Swim School in Fitchburg since they first opened pre-Covid, and if you haven't heard about them yet, it's time to learn why so many parents...
Choosing to Homeschool This Year | One Mom’s Perspective
I’m going to start this post with a very clear disclaimer: My family believes in public schooling. We think that it’s a vital part of each city and also an integral step towards equal...
A Madison Mom Guide to Life During COVID-19
Let’s begin with the general disclaimer that I won’t discuss any medical advice in this blog post and suggest that you check out the CDC for the most recent updates in regards to the...
Easy Elementary Lunch Box Ideas
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Toddler Craft: Make A Fall Wreath
The changing colors can make Madison so magical around the fall. Hopefully you're able to get out and enjoy it! The next time you head out on a nature walk or play in the...
My Son Has a Fake Eye
This article is in support of August being the National Children’s Eyecare Awareness Month. If you’d like to see more eyecare articles, please click here!
You read the title right. My son has a fake...
DIY Chalkboard Garden Markers
Note from the Writer:
Once upon a time, I used to enjoy gardening. That time was before kids, or possibly with just one child. Once I had more kids, this hobby fell to the wayside....
Madison Area Restaurants where KIDS EAT FREE
*Please contact the restaurant to confirm they’re still offering the deal!
Sunday
Aranda’s Mexican Restaurant • 142 Market St, Deforest, WI 53532 • 608.842.0683
Kids eat free all day!
Black Bear Inn • 320 W Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 • 608.839.5222
Kids eat free all day!
Dickey’s BBQ...
Celebrating Easter with Toddlers: Traditions to Start While They’re Young
It’s easy to overlook the smaller Holidays sometimes, especially with young ones. I’ve compiled an easy-to-maintain checklist of ideas for you to celebrate Easter and involve your toddler in. These activities can become a...
The Night I Called Poison Control
There are about 5,000 sayings about second-born children. Usually they’re something along the lines of, “your first-born convinces you to be brave enough for more than one child, but it’s a trick from mother...
Allowance and Savings: The Low-Down on Teaching Money Skills to Kids
Money knowledge is a skill that needs to be taught, and if parents aren’t putting in the time to educate their kids now, their children may find themselves looking for lessons a little too...
4 Steps to Get Involved in Your Community
One of the best parts of living in a small town has got to be the ease to get involved in everything. I'm a service-driven kind of gal, it's totally my love language. Getting involved and...