College
Takeaways from Visiting My Sons at College
Some of you have entered a new season of life with a child off to college. We had our oldest attend Western Washington University in Bellingham and then our younger
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College
When Your College Kid Is Home for the Summer
The stacks of boxes and bins, bags of clothes and bedding, and random loose items like lamps and rolled-up posters can mean only one thing: your college kid just got
Parenting
15 Summer Essentials to Keep in Your Car
Summer is the best season for spontaneous good times in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The greater Seattle area has a wealth of unique and amazing places to discover, whether you’ve
College
Your Graduation Party Planning Guide
Do you have a kiddo graduating from high school or college soon? Congratulations! This is definitely something to celebrate—it’s a major milestone for you and your soon-to-be-grad. If you are
Parenting
Streamlining the Morning Lunch Crunch
When my eldest daughter was in kindergarten, I was a class helper. She sat next to a sweet boy from Japan, whose lunches were a daily source of amazement and
Home Decor
Style Guide: Prepare Your Home for Baby’s Arrival
If you have a baby on the way, you should start preparing your house for the new family member in advance. In just a few months, you won’t have time
Parenting
5 Simple Self-Care Ideas for Busy Moms
Being a mom may be one of the best jobs in the whole world, but it’s definitely one of the hardest as well. Most often we are so preoccupied with
Fall
RESET and get Strength from Structure
It’s September, and some parents refer to this month as the “true new year.” For busy parents of school aged children, it feels like that anyway. Now that everyone is
Parenting
Parents Need a Break During Summer Vacation Too!
For kids, summer vacation is amazing – long days, no school, no homework, few if any responsibilities, playing all day, sleeping in until noon and hanging out until late at
ADHD
Transitions and Change with Your ADHD Child
Change is hard on children. For children with ADHD, change is extra challenging. As a mom of an ADHD child, you’ve spent the last nine months helping your child succeed