Stephanie

Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate! We know this holiday can be filled with varying emotions, which look different for everyone. We want to let you know that we are thinking of all those who long to be mothers, are experiencing strained relationships with their mothers or children, and wish to celebrate in any capacity but cannot.  So today’s question is simply: How are you feeling about Mother’s Day…

Hey, Village! This week, I thought it would be fun for us to bring back our Wins and Woes series. If you’re new here, Wins and Woes is where we come together to share a recent parenting win, a woe, or both.  I’ll go first. My family recently relocated to another state, and I’ve found the adjustment has been challenging for our very sociable toddler. I’m so excited she is…

With some parts of the country experiencing weather-related school closures this week, today’s question feels timely. We know routines are great for everyone, especially children. But what happens when those routines are disrupted and your kids are home? How do you entertain them? Do screen-time rules apply? What happens when they’re bored?  We tend to put pressure on ourselves to provide the same level of activity our children would have…