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Summer Learning Tips

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It’s summer time again which means school is out—but that doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. Keep your kid’s mind working this summer with fun learning activities. Theresa Bundgaard, owner of the Valley’s Teaching & Learning Stuff, has tips on how to keep kids busy with math, reading and spelling. Teaching & Learning Stuff has been providing kids with...

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Swim Safety Tips for Tots

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As temperatures rise this summer, the pool is the perfect place to cool off. Before you dive in, make sure you and your child are prepared. Here are a few tips for parents and tots to navigate the waters from Jamie Cartledge, owner of the just-opened Aqua Tots Surprise.

 

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Mom's Moment: Unique Gifts for Dad

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My friend Jason reached out to me because he just launched a super cool site on gifts for guys. Really, I'm all about the mom-baby-toddler-home-lifestyle stuff, so I was intrigued to learn about his picks for unqiue finds for men. Thought I would highlight a few cool items from his Father's Day shop. Here you go- dad will thank...

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Mom's Moment: Road Trip Travel Tips

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Family travel tips. Seems like the cliché blog post for this time of year, but truth is, we could all use some help in keeping our kids happy, entertained and occupied during road trips.

The moms from Schoola reached out to me, offering valuable insight for traveling families. Thought I would share these tips with you- here’s hoping for a smooth summer getaway for you and your family.

For road tripping, a fun non-tech travelling activity is The Wrapped Presents Game. Small presents are wrapped in advance of the journey...

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Mom's Moment: Five Nursing Must-Haves

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Power to the breastfeeding mom. If nursing didn’t work out for you- no worries, but if you’re all about the boob, I thought you might be interested in learning about some nursing aids you might not know about. Because, let’s face it, nursing is a beautiful challenge meant to be enjoyed. I often doze off mid-feed.

1. Get comfortable

And by that, I mean stock up on the obvious: a rocker/glider, nursing pillow (like the Boppy), a side table (for water), and anything else that will keep you cozy (blankets, pillows, etc). Nursing stools are also...

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