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Let's talk summer water safety and what it means exactly
The season for families to be in and around water is upon us – It’s oFISHally summer! With warm weather and vacations, spending time at the pool, lake, or ocean is one of summer’s many highlights, let's talk summer water safety.
Make Earth Day everyday
Our family creates time and opportunities and prioritizes helping our environment daily. Our lifestyle choices and habits reflect our respect for the Earth.
Coping with social distancing:: supporting our kids' mental health
We’ve seen the range of reactions in adults to the COVID-19 pandemic. The truth is, this is hard and there is no right or wrong way to react. So, what do you do when you see that reaction coming from your small child? CityMom Laurel is sharing her experience.
Here's what helps ME during social distancing
It's something I never thought I'd have to type - what can help during social distancing? Where are all the resouces? Liz is digging in for all of us:
Dating and remarriage:: one CityMom's advice
Marriage and remarriage, with children, can bring so many positive experiences to a family. But that doesn’t mean it comes easily or without struggles.
Growing Up:: Tackling Tough Topics with Your Kids
What do you do when Daniel Tiger can't answer your kid's tough questions? CityMom Morgan has tips for digging deeper into life's tough questions with your growing child.
How I parent my stubborn toddler
My three year old drives me crazy sometimes. So I did a little research to help our home feel more at peace when parenting a stubborn toddler. The scoop:
Parents, college isn't the only answer. Trade professions need your kids too.
Trade professions - such as skilled trade jobs like plumbing, carpentry, electrical work and more - are once again becoming a viable option for young adults. This sponsored post by Hope Plumbing explores why kids should consider them.
Why our Christmas season starts in November
There are people completely against even mentioning the "C" word any earlier than after Thanksgiving. But not us: We celebrate Christmas in November.
I'm adopted. This is my story.
As a kid I assumed my birth mom was probably a princess locked up in a tower and therefore unable to raise me. I'm adopted and this is my story.
Celebrating the Teal Pumpkin Project in Indianapolis
The Teal Pumpkin Project is popping up all over at events and neighborhood Facebook pages in Indianapolis. Here are some easy ways to participate:
We're in a creativity 'crisis' and that means something.
Growing up, my mom encouraged creativity.. but now the Creativity Crisis reports American creativity has declined, with 5-6 year olds suffering most.
We asked: What are the best apps for managing your family?
It probably comes as no shock that one of the most common asks in our CityMoms community is: What apps do you use to manage your family? Here's a list:
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This matters.
In honor of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we felt it important to look at the hows, whys and ways to help. Grab some kleenex...
Know a stepmom? Here's what she needs from you.
When I meet people for the first time, most assume I’ve been parenting these kids for a while. They're not all mine though: This is my story as a stepmom.
I swear parenting puts me in a time warp
Sometimes I feel like I am just speedwalking through life - not pausing enough to just sit and just be. It's like some kind of parenting time warp.
Finding identity when you are Mom
With each changing parenting stage, I feel like we cycle through different identities. How do we find personal identity after becoming a mom?
Summer can be magical. Let's keep it that way.
Do you remember spending days at the lake with friends? Catching fireflies? Laying under the stars? Let's try something to make summer magical together...
You've heard it: Kids need physical activity. Let's talk why.
Summer's a time of reset for many families, including resetting your kiddos physical health needs. This month we partner with NinjaZone to talk just that.
Own a home? You need this water maintenance checklist.
You did it: You hit one of the most quintessential adult milestones there is and bought a house. Here's a quick home water maintenance checklist to help. #hosted