Raising a teenager can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. It’s normal for teens to experience a wide range of emotions and changes as they enter the adult world, but it’s essential to be aware of the warning signs that could indicate they are struggling. This blog post will provide ways to identify if your teenage child is struggling.…
For most parents, it can be a nerve-wracking time when looking at buying a car for their child. You want to ensure they will be as safe as possible and enjoy the vehicle. This post discusses things to consider when buying your teenager’s first car. Buying Your Teenager’s First Car Use It As A Lesson One way to approach this is…
The exam season is as challenging for moms as it is for the kids. You tend to feel the pressure and pass it on to your child, and the circles move to create a vicious cycle. But you should do your bit to motivate them to give their best without worrying about the outcomes. Remember that expectations can cause anxiety,…
As crazy as it seems, back to school is upon us already. With four kids to school shop for this year, I’ve already been buying things and making plans. Amazon is one of my go-to’s for the best back to school finds. I can find deals that aren’t in stores, and they have a wide variety of products to choose…
Seeing your child grow up is a beautiful thing, and watching them succeed in their endeavors is the cherry on top. Sometimes things get a bit bumpy down the road, though, especially when your child enters into their teen years. It can be hard, but there are ways to help your child through their teenage years. The teenage years come…
In many ways, children bring joy and happiness into your life as a parent. When your child has been well-behaved and respectful, or when they are celebrating a significant milestone, you want to reward them. The idea of buying your child a gift sounds easy enough, but when the time comes, you might struggle to come up with the perfect…
It’s no secret that 2020 has been a real struggle for most of us. With so many unknown situations occurring and life constantly changing, it’s been hard. Unfortunately, this causes many issues for families. Luckily, however, there are ways to handle family issues positively. Challenging situations will affect everybody, be that in our jobs, or physical and mental health, and…
July 17th is World Emoji Day, so what better way to celebrate than learning all about what these popular emojis mean when teenagers use them! As a mom (step-mom, whatevs) to a 16 and 12-year-old, I’m always trying to keep up with what they are talking about. Emojis made this especially hard because what they meant to my teen and…
So, life has changed drastically for most of us in the last month. At our house, this means we have five kids at home while I’m also trying to work from home. I hate to admit it, but that leads to way too much screen time for the kids. My mom guilt has been eating at me every time I…
I saw this picture being shared on Facebook and Pinterest where a pinecone was planted into soil. The photo showed that the pine cone was about half-buried in soil, with the top half sticking out. There were sprouts coming from the top of the pinecone, indicating that it’s possible to grow a pine tree from a pine cone. This left…
