School is out or going to be out soon for much of the country. Summer’s almost here. Have you signed up your kids for swimming lessons yet? I consider swimming lessons one of the most important activities you can sign your kids up for. It doesn’t matter if you...
It’s been an interesting weekend for me. My 3 year old son has gone on his first trip without me. 500 miles by airplane to Sacramento with my mother to a family event. It’s hard letting kids go away on their own. But it’s also so good for them....
Family support is one of the most important things a work at home parent can have. Without that, it’s much harder to feel good about what you’re doing, or even to get things done. And while you may have trouble from your spouse about all the time you spend...
You’re trying to get some work done. The kids just won’t give you any peace. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to get dishes done, laundry, send an email or something else. They want you. Now! Days like that can drive a parent crazy. You have a lot to...
Sometimes the biggest challenge of being home with the kids is, well, the kids. Especially the ones too young for school. It’s exhausting not having a break from them at times. It can be hard to get anything done, whether you’re trying for a bit of housework or trying...