General Parenting

When Can Kids Stay Home Alone? The Real Mom’s Guide

when can kids stay home alone? the real mom's guide

I’ll never forget the first time I considered leaving my 9-year-old home alone. It was just a quick trip to the pharmacy, but my mind immediately went to worst-case scenarios: What if someone came to the door? What if she got scared? What if I was making a terrible parenting decision? If you’re wondering when […]

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Easy Trivia Questions for Kids That End Boredom Forever

easy trivia questions for kids that end boredom forever

Last Tuesday, I was 20 minutes into what should have been a quick grocery run with my 7-year-old when she announced from the backseat, “This is SO boring, Mom. Can we just go home?” Sound familiar? That’s when I remembered the stack of easy trivia questions for kids I’d been collecting on my phone. “Hey

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House Rules for Kids That Actually Work (And End Chaos)

house rules for kids that actually work (and end chaos)

“Mom, she’s touching me!” “He’s being mean!” “That’s not fair!” If your house sounds like a courtroom most days, you’re not alone. Three months ago, my home felt like complete chaos. My 8-year-old would leave dirty dishes everywhere, my 5-year-old refused to clean up toys, and siblings fought constantly over everything from TV shows to

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