Super Bowl trivia quiz: Fun facts about the big game
Super Bowl XLIX kicks off this Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks face off against the New England Patriots in Glendale, Arizona. It’s an big event, whether you’re hosting a big bash or just watching with your family to see Idina Menzel’s rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, the commercials and the halftime show by Katy Perry. […]
7 surprising reasons I love the Timehop app
One of my new favorite things recently is the Timehop App. I had seen this used by some people on social media and thought it was cute. It’s an app that curates your content from the social media accounts you choose and shows you what you posted on this date over the past few years. […]
Why breakfast matters for kids and how No Kid Hungry is making a difference
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day is an adage that we’ve all heard, and that science has supported. Here’s why breakfast matters for kids: on average, students who eat school breakfast earn 17.5% higher math scores, attend more days of school, and are 20% more likely to graduate. Unfortunately, there’s a staggering […]
Pre-Super Bowl ads remind me of my husband’s incredible choice
Late last night we returned from a most fabulous trip to Disney World, hence why things have been a little quiet around here. But we’re back, and I’m ready to blog, baby! It’s possible that sounded more energetic than I actually feel, but fake it til you make it, I always say. This morning meant […]
On National Hug Day, 4 ways hugs make you healthier
Happy National Hug Day! Yup, there is a National Hug Day and it is January 21st. Rev. Kevin Zaborney first started National Hug Day (also known as National Hugging Day) in Michigan, USA in 1986 and it has since spread to multiple countries, including Canada, England, Australia and Germany. Zaborney selected the date of January […]
Q & A with my child, and the answer I really didn’t expect
Last week I posted an article from the Huffington Post entitled “11 Questions That Will Make Your Child Happier” by Samantha Rodman, PhD, of DrPsychMom.com, on the Mom Factually Facebook page. The idea is to ask your children about things that will help them focus on the positive. Such an outlook generally makes people happier, […]
10 Tips for talking to your kids about terrorism from a pediatric mental health expert
It’s a sad fact that there are scary stories in the news that can deeply impact our kids when they hear them, including news of terrorist attacks. To help parents with that challenging task of talking with our kids about terrorism, I’m grateful to share this helpful guest post by Ritamaria Laird, MA, LCPC, NCC, […]
8 great Disney tips and tactics from some of my favorite moms
We’re getting ready to head to Disney World and to say I’m excited would be an understatement. In addition to pouring over The Unofficial Guide, I asked some of my favorite friends who are awesome moms and who have recently been to Disney World for their advice. Here are their great Disney tips and tactics […]
Why Hakuna Matata is my mantra for the new year
I love words. Love. Them. Given that I’ve been an English major and a writing teacher and that I’m now a writer (it’s still very exciting to type that), my love of words should come as no shock. But because I love words, I find it really hard to pick a favorite. It’s like picking […]
6 Thank you note writing tips for children
Saying thank you can be a struggle with little ones, but it’s important that they both learn that good manners matter and that they start to wrap their minds around the idea of gratitude. Nothing warms the heart more than a happy, appreciative child. According to WiseGeek.net, “Most child development experts agree that children can […]