When yelling doesn’t work, connection cools the fire
One of my friends told me that she felt like a bad parent because she sometimes yells, and I assured her that all parents yell. It happens. (Ask me how I know.) But if the yelling isn’t working for your and/or your kids, and chances are it’s not, there are some reasons why and other […]
Mom Factually is morphing into Between Us Parents
“Change alone is unchanging” – Heraclitus Heraclitus was certainly right and his words came to mind when I was altering this blog a bit, although I think it’s safe to say he wasn’t aware of the blogosphere when he commented on the constant nature of change. You may have noticed some changes around here recently, […]
Fun facts about Zootopia
Disney’s Zootopia is the latest installment in Walt Disney Animation Studios long legacy of talking-animal films in its 92-year history, and here are some fun facts about Zootopia and what went into the making of the film that opens in theaters nationwide on March 4, 2016. There are 64 species of animals in the movie. […]
Why winter swim lessons make all the difference in the world
One of my earliest memories is of swimming lessons in the winter with my parents. I remember the pool, thinking it was crazy that we left when it was dark out (our lessons were in the evening and the days were still very short), and it seeming so weird that we had bathing suits out […]
Frank Bruni on why the pressure surrounding college admissions is misplaced
Recognize that there is more than one path to success. Know that what’s best for you may not be what’s best for everyone else. Be honest with yourself. Don’t get caught up in the hype. Remain calm. Those are just a few pieces of advice from Frank Bruni, op-ed columnist for The New York Times, […]
Decode the latest teen slang with this “teen to English dictionary” from ASKfm
ASKfm is a social networking site that’s popular with teens and they’re helping teen parents decode what their kids are actually saying by sharing a list of the 20 terms kids are using. Kids are using these abbreviations, terms, and emojis not just on ASKfm but on other social sites and when they text. “Teen […]
9 fun facts about popcorn and recipe for easy oven caramel corn
Happy National Popcorn Day! I know, I’ve never heard of it either, but I’m a popcorn fan, and it’s not only tasty, it’s pretty healthy, too, so let’s go with it! Even the Popcorn Board doesn’t know how the holiday started, but they also observe it on January 19th. Here are some fun facts about […]
Facts about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! This federal holiday marking the birth of the leader of the Civil Rights Movement is observed on the third Monday in January. It occurs near but not always on his birthday, which is January 15. Here are some fascinating facts about Martin Luther King, Jr. When he was born […]
At the movies in 2016: Flicks my family can’t wait to see
2016 is going to be a big year in a variety of different ways. In the athletic realm, there are the Summer Olympics in Rio in August. In the political arena (and the televisions ads), the presidential election will dominate. In our house, our daughter starting high school will be a big event. And at […]
January Stitch Fix Review: Stylish hibernation is a thing, right?
New year, new Stitch Fix box! I decided to kick off 2016 with some style, thanks to Meredith, my stylist at Stitch Fix. I loved the last fix she sent, and was pleased to see that my request to have her style me again had been granted with my January Stitch Fix. I asked for […]