We live in a society full of instant gratification, big technology, and heck of a lot of people who enjoy free handouts. This is the perfect time of year to talk with our kids about making changes and working toward bettering the world.

Call me lazy, call me smart, or just bring wine and come hang out with me.  Our kids can do a few of these crafts while we enjoy actual adult conversation.

HO! HO! HO! The cheer is contagious. Everyone is happy and kind this time of year.  Don't let the season fly by without making lasting memories with those you love the most.  It's never too early or too late to start family traditions.

As a mom, you not only have to keep yourself healthy, but you are responsible for your little one’s health as well.  While germs and illnesses are not completely avoidable, you can take preventative action by boosting the immune system to handle any incoming threats.

Are you or your toddler more anxious for this huge milestone? Are you terrified that your baby will be left out – or (possibly worse) leave another child out? Will she be the class-biter – What if a kid BITES HER? Oh.Dear.Lord. What if she doesn’t get a smiley face sticker for the day? And then you realize that you’ll sit outside of the classroom door ‘just in case,’ but then people will see that you are crazy… Instead, you can sit in your car outside of the school entrance. That way, you can have a glass of wine to ease your nerves. Wait – that may actually mean you are crazy.

While life starts to settle into a pattern of diaper changing, rocking, and shushing a baby to sleep, it seems to also fall into a pattern of sweatpants, baby conversations, and separate night time rituals for parents.

While dads may not always be in the mood to roll around on the floor with their kids, they seem to find the energy. These moments are what young children live for, and science shows that they make a huge impact on their development.

Thanks to Pinterest, moms everywhere feel the need to up their Tooth Fairy game. But wait... What if the Tooth Fairy flat out forgets to show up? What if your child wakes up in the morning devastated that her tooth is still there?  

Preparing to have your first baby includes all of the registering and furniture building, but preparing for your second baby, that includes worrying about how your first baby is going to handle having a sibling.