I'm going to say it... I love the Elf on the Shelf. Yeah, you heard me. I know it's all over the internet and social media how moms and dads are speaking out against him but I love that creepy bastard. Sure, it's a pain to think up cute and creative ways for that little jerk to trash my house. Yes, I blow through more marshmallows in December than I do all year long (actually I think this may be the only time of year I even buy them). Okay, I have woken up at 2am in a panic over whether or not I remembered to move them (and if that happens I usually did not). It's also been more than once that I've had to come up with an excuse as to why they decided not to move to a new spot. It's not alwa
One of your most important responsibilities as a parent is to understand your child’s point of view so that you can effectively nurture, instruct, and even discipline him or her. While much has been written about how parents can learn to understand both how their children think and what motivates them to do what they do, it really all boils down to personality. In other words, your child’s personality will shape how he or she relates not only to you, but also to the world in general. So, the more you understand your child’s personality or temperament, the better your odds of truly understanding your child’s point of view. Check out the following personality types to learn which one best refl
I'm in Chicago. Freezing. Sitting in a hotel room. By myself. I don't travel much. I can count on both hands how many times I've flown in my 44 years of life. This weekend, I have an incredible opportunity to attend the Gigi's Playhouse National Conference. I'm on the board and part of the marketing team for Gigi's Playhouse Tampa and am so excited to learn all I can so we have a successful opening this spring! The last time I flew without my husband our daughter was 2 (she's now 23). He not only took us to the airport but he carried our daughter onto the plane to our seats, made sure we were settled and told us goodbye. ON THE PLANE! Oh how things have changed! I had my best friend a
