It’s officially spooky season! Understandably, some of you still may not be comfortable with trick-or-treating and mingling with others. But that doesn’t mean you and your family can’t still enjoy one of fall’s most popular holidays! You can never go wrong with a family movie night in. So, we created a round-up of kid-friendly Halloween movies to add to your weekend watchlist. Whether classics, remakes of classics and newbies you might not have heard of, you’re bound to have a terrifyingly good time!

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I don’t know about you, but the last thing I want to do, after a long day of work, is spend an hour and a half or more, prepping and cooking dinner. Especially when you consider having to get yourself and a little one(s) bathed and ready for bed, by a decent time. It can be a lot! So, I did some browsing on Pinterest for family-friendly weeknight dinner recipes, and found three that sounded super yummy!

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Do you remember the biggest piece of advice you and your spouse received, as new parents? More than likely, it included something about making sure to prioritize each other and the relationship. Depending on how long you’ve been in the parenthood game, you’ve probably come to realize that that’s way easier said than done. And COVID-19 has definitely slowed or stopped people from doing the traditional dates they’re used to. But, there are still fun ways to get in much needed QT with your other half, at home - you just have to get creative!

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I consider myself to be a forever student because I love learning new things. I used to be an avid reader, but lately can’t seem to get into it as much these days. Instead, I listen to podcasts! Podcasts are a convenient and informal way to still get all the helpful tips and advice you seek. Audiobooks are always an option as well, but I really like the conversational flow of podcasts. I personally like to listen to them during a lengthy commute, while I’m knocking out chores around the house, doing a few work tasks, etc. In honor of Mother’s Day, I wanted to share seven mommy/parenting podcasts that I highly recommend every mama or mama-to-be, listen to.

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Growing up, who shaped your idea of self-love & confidence? More than likely it was a parent, or another important adult-figure in your life. The Psychology Today article, Your Child’s Self-Esteem Starts With You, speaks to the very influence parents/guardians have on a child’s self-confidence when it says, “Every reaction we express (consciously and unconsciously) is absorbed by them, helping them shape their view of the world and of themselves.”

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It’s beginning to look like a lot like a quarantine Christmas, and we’ve got the perfect “cure.” Though it hasn’t quite been the merry and bright holiday season we’re used to, that doesn’t mean that we can’t create a little holiday cheer of our own. A Christmas movie marathon is the perfect addition to any current Christmas Eve/Day plans your family may have. Along with the classics, here’s five more family-friendly holiday movies, on Netflix, to add to your Christmas watchlist!

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Without a doubt, the year 2020 has been one for the books. So much about it has been far from normal, yet, as parents, we imagine the desire to maintain some level of normalcy for your child hasn’t gone away. And we’re certain that comes with its challenges! You’ve tried to get creative with the masks, and make them just as essential to an outfit as a pair of shoes. However, according to your crying and agitated three-year-old, it’s a complete violation of space. You’ve done your best to keep birthday celebrations exciting, even though the attention span of toddlers and Zoom meetups don’t really mix. And the holidays/celebrations just keep rolling in, forcing you to rely heavily on your improvising skills.

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School reopening plans are emerging, and understandably there’s a bit of anxiety for parents and children alike, regarding what they can expect. We know that making the final verdict to send your child back to their specific schooling, during a pandemic, is not an easy one. Below are a few helpful tips we put together, to help you and your child get adjusted to the “new normal.”

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Though Black History Month has come to an end, that doesn’t mean that we have to cease the celebration of African American culture and teaching our children the importance of unity and respect for all mankind. Below are ways that we can keep the conversation going all year long!

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If you’ve tuned in to the news lately, or kept up with your Facebook feed, then you’ve probably seen several stories regarding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). RSV is a highly contagious virus that infects the respiratory tract. According to WebMD.com, it’s very likely that most children will contract the virus before their second birthday. But it doesn’t just effect infants and toddlers. It’s sometimes compared to the common cold in adults, but for infants 6 months and younger, and the elderly, it can be as serious as requiring hospitalization. You usually see this virus take its course during the winter months. Though it hasn’t felt like much of a winter this year, the number of reported RSV cases, says otherwise. We want to equip with you as much info as possible so that you can know some common causes of the virus, ways to prevent those things from happening, and symptoms to look out for, if your little one is infected.

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