We Didn't Start the Fire: Christmas Safety Tips
Gone are the days of lighting real candles for your Christmas Tree (Right? Surely with kids in the house that’s not an option.) The Holidays can come with lots of ... Read More
Gift idea: Want, Need, Wear, Read
The holidays shouldn’t be stressful, but it is for a lot of people. What to buy… the cost of it all… meeting expectations… It can be daunting, especially when your ... Read More
Holiday Traditions in Birmingham
Everyone loves a good Holiday tradition. Whether it’s your Great Grandmother’s Pecan Pie or a drive through some of your favorite and highly decorated neighborhoods on Christmas Eve, there are ... Read More
Are You a Holiday Traditionalist?
I confess. I am a Holiday Traditionalist. I like to savor each of my holidays as they arrive. I’m not opposed to celebrating, decorating or getting ready for a holiday ... Read More
5 Lessons Learned During My Healthy Pregnancy
By: Erin Holtz After going through a normal and healthy pregnancy I can now look back and be thankful for all the things I did to maintain a normal, fit, ... Read More
Why It's Ok To Hurry
I read an article once that talked about a Mom who would no longer use the overused words “Hurry Up” when talking to her daughter. When I first read the ... Read More
Parenting with a PhD: Teaching Empathy in 5 Easy Steps
(O.K. – it’s not really that easy but you wouldn’t be reading this if I told you it’s a long process…). Increasingly, social science research finds that empathy is one ... Read More
Making Halloween Less Scary
As Halloween approaches many families are amping up the scary in their households with decorations, parties and maybe even some scary movies. But what might be fun-scary for adults and ... Read More
Daylight Savings Time: Reset Your Baby's Clock
We’ll soon be turning back the clocks as Daylight Savings Time is quickly coming to an end, leading many moms to wonder how the time change will affect their baby, ... Read More
Encourage Your Child to Volunteer. It's Important.
As young people get older, they need to stretch their abilities, including their moral sensibilities. During school hours, kids are focused on everything from academics to athletics, but many parents ... Read More
