Melissa Cary
Raising Independent and Confident Children
I have often wondered what other parents think when they see me interacting with my children. Point #1 - I don't use a stroller if possible, my kids walk on their own two feet,...
DIY Halloween Costumes
My grandma was a great seamstress who taught my mom how to sew. Every year in September my mom and I would start thinking of Halloween costume ideas and figure out how we could...
Educational App Round-up
With summer vacation drawing near, I know that my 'weekend only' rule for playing electronics will probably be broken. Don't get me wrong, I am not opposed to kids playing electronics, I just don't...
Melius, Schurr and Cardwell – Physicians for Women
This post is sponsored, but all thoughts and opinions are our own.
It was a great day - my husband and I had decided to expand our family. I was overjoyed, but also a little scared....
Youth Sports – Is it All Too Much?
What is it about youth sports that gets even the most tame and timid parents revved up and completely crazed? We live in a culture where sports leagues are starting children at even earlier...
When Your Child Has Night Terrors
It was a typical evening - the kids had been asleep for a few hours, my husband and I finishing up odds and ends before heading to bed, when all of sudden we heard screaming....
Help Wanted: Encouraging Children to Help Out Around the House!
I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel like I am working for my children! I mean really, they almost expect me to come running when they ring a bell! Okay, so maybe...
Dear Elf on the Shelf,
Dear Elf on the Shelf,
Now that Christmas is a mere few weeks away, you will no doubt be arriving at the houses of many boys and girls. You have already been at the end...
I Am How Old? How I trick myself young
This summer my son turned nine, and I celebrated my 10 year Anniversary! Where did the time go? Just yesterday I was still in college - living on my own, little to no responsibilities,...
My first trip to Disney as a Parent
If you read my previous article about planning a Disney Trip, you know that my husband and I decided to take our family to Disney World. I spent 5 months planning, as I wanted...
Planning A Disney Trip 101- The Basics
Back in February my husband and I decided the time was right to take the family to Disney World. In reality, there is no perfect time, one or another child was always going to...