Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
April 14th, 2026
Rethinking Self-Care for Mothers Who Don't Have Extra Time Self-care advice often sounds like it was written for someone with open afternoons and uninterrupted mornings. Long workouts. Slow journaling sessions. Weekend retreats. For many mothers, that version of self-care feels distant from reality. The day begins early, moves quickly, and rarely ...
Does a Diaper Bag Count as a Carry On? What Parents Need to Know Before Flying
April 13th, 2026
When you take a baby, it becomes a reason to pack and plan differently, consider the rules of airlines in a new light. Probably the most repeated question by parents is does a diaper bag count as a carry on when flying. The answer is not always that obvious, as ...
How Spring is a Great Time to Reset Academic Habits by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director EBL Coaching
April 1st, 2026
Spring is a great time for fresh beginnings. Flowers are blooming and the chilly weather will soon be behind us. As the school year progressed, many students developed habits that may not be serving them well. Spring is a wonderful time to reset these habits and help your child boost ...
Same Page Parenting by Martina Nova (Book Excerpt)
March 19th, 2026
Excerpted from Same Page Parenting by Martina Nova. Copyright © 2026 Ulysses Press. Reprinted with permission from Ulysses Press. New York, NY. All rights reserved. REIMAGINING GENDER ROLES AND FAMILY STRUCTURES Parenthood brings us face-to-face with the gender roles and expectations we’ve internalized from families, culture, religion, and society. For many of ...
Financial Planning for Older Mothers
March 13th, 2026
Being an older mum can bring a steadier income, clearer priorities, and stronger decision skills. It can also bring a tighter timeline. You may be saving for a child’s future while staring at your own retirement horizon. You may support ageing parents while raising kids at home. You may run ...
Snow Day Activities That Help Your Child Build Their Reading, Writing, & Math Skills by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director, EBL Coaching
March 1st, 2026
[caption id="attachment_32914" align="alignleft" width="300"] girl choosing a book[/caption] This winter has been filled with lots of snow and time off school for many parts of the country. Some kids may sit in front of a device or lounge in bed on these chilly days. Take advantage of snow days by helping ...
GOOD KIDS: Why You Suffered in Silence and How to Break the Cycle by Maggie Nick (Book Excerpt)
February 23rd, 2026
(With permission by Sheldon Press) Raising Kids Who Don’t Have To Recover A question I have to ask myself sometimes is, “When are you going to stop blaming them for needing help, and actually help them?” When I’ve been taking good care of myself—releasing my feelings and stress instead of bottling it all ...
How Can Moms Help the PTA Without Burning Themselves Out?
February 21st, 2026
Every good parent wants to make sure their kids are getting the best possible education, and taking an active role in your local PTA is one of the most direct ways to do it. But PTA volunteers are often stressed and pressed for time (even more so than other moms). ...
Practical Ways Car Seat Accessories Can Improve Daily Routines
February 16th, 2026
The car seat is not just for long road trips. It is an everyday seat for your child. Daycare drop-offs, quick grocery runs, doctor visits, and last-minute errands add up fast. So do the little annoyances: crumbs everywhere, surprise spills, a lost dummy at the worst time, a hot seat ...
Managing Healthcare Costs as an Older Parent
February 11th, 2026
When you become a mom later in life, you're playing a unique balancing act. Not only are you navigating the typical costs of raising children—school supplies, extracurriculars, babysitters, and those ever-growing grocery bills—but you're also dealing with your own aging body to boot! The reality is that many of us ...
