To play is to engage in activity for pleasure and enjoyment rather than a serious or practical purpose. But so often we are so busy checkin off the to-do list that we forget to do things just for the pure fun of it. Whether it’s taking time out to play with your kids or doing your own thing… we have to find more time to play. Every once in a while you need to press pause on every day grind that and make fun the priority. Playing is a very important part of selfcare and moms need to do more of it… so here a six ways moms can play. Girls’ Night Out. Let’s just start with the obvious and go ..read more

Moving your body is a very important part of selfcare. Whether you work out in a gym, do a little stretching, or take an afternoon walk, it is important to move your body throughout the day. Its good for not only your physical health but your mental and emotional health as well. I get not wanting to do it because you are too tired, too stressed or just can’t seem to find the time. But think of it as an investment in yourself that pays dividends like better sleep, more energy and healthy muscles and bones. Start small or go big but just give something a try. Here are 8 ways you can move your bo ..read more

The holidays can be a really stressful. There is just so much to do for us mommas… shopping for gifts, holiday get togethers, school activities, performances, planning meals, entertaining kids when they are out of school. It can all get to be overwhelming and you find yourself stressed out. But this is the season of joy and we should be finding ways to enjoy ourselves more. So here are 8 things you can do to help destress your holidays. Say No. There are the things that you have to do, the things you want to do, the things you feel obligated to do and there is always some random things t ..read more

*This post is made possible with support from the Center for Parent and Teen Communication, part of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. All opinions are my own. I am the mother of 4 children. My oldest is a teenager, and my youngest is a preschooler. Here’s what I wasn’t prepared for… My teenager’s emotional reactions can be as big and spirited as my preschoolers, but that’s probably a hint he’s hitting a teen milestone. My teenager just started high school, and the transition has been quite stressful for him. He has had difficulty managing his time and keeping up in all of his classes. Unfor ..read more

*This is a sponsored blog post in partnership with Paper. All opinions are my own. As my kids get older and further along in school, I thought they would need me less and less. But that is a parenting myth that has quickly proven not to be true. The truth is that the older and farther along my kids get, the more they seem to need my help with homework. But I think every parent can agree that parenting and homework don’t always mix.  The Truth About Parenting And Homework We all want to help our kids do their best in school but the truth is “helping” sometimes does more damage than good. H ..read more

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