parenting

In a COVID-19 reality, Zoo Boise had to make changes to its operation.  To keep their employees, guests, and animals safe, they closed indoor exhibits and redirected traffic away from some others.  Because of those changes, you can see most but not all of the animals when you visit.  We were...

Mom hacks save time and reduce stress, and the web has some great ones. After you see these, you'll wonder why you didn't try them sooner.

If your kids are pulling their masks underneath their noses and fiddling to leave them hanging from one ear, you're not alone. How will they ever keep them on at school?

As a parent, I'm a little concerned about what's happening with my daughter and thousands of other kids headed to college this year. Yes, there is a pandemic, and my daughter will be moving away from home for the first time, and yes, she will be in a state thousands of miles away from me, but my concern is financial...

I'll always remember the first time they said "Mama," and I'll always remember the first time they called me "Bruh." One makes way more sense than the other.

After three months of laptop school, the kids are probably Zoom'd out, so parents aren't wasting money on virtual camps this summer. Unless they're totally unique. And free!

After almost two months of homeschooling, it's time to admit that I really don't know what in the heck I'm doing. But I think there is one key to not feeling like a total failure, and it's really pretty simple.

If away camps are canceled this summer, virtual camps may be a big rescue for parents, and these are free! The kids can learn Spanish, watch animals, and crack a case as a CSI.

Most kids are wearing shoes that are too small, and it's more than just uncomfortable. Tight shoes can cause serious foot deformities that they'll have for the rest of their lives. Apparently, we need to ramp up the toe test!

I'm no expert but I am a mom with a heart, and I wanted the kids to be informed but not scared about the Coronavirus. This is what I told them.