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Parenting lessons we should take from Mad Men

Katie Kavulla — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:00 -0700

Can you imagine being a parent in the 1960s? While our own parents and grandparents could probably tell us a thing or two about being kids or raising kids in that era, we also have Mad Men to rely upon for retro parenting advice. How do you think your kids would feel about saddle shoes?

What's the deal with Wittlebee?

Katie Kavulla — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 -0700

You've probably heard about Wittlebee, a monthly subscription service for children, delivering a box of handpicked clothing items for your child for $40 a month. But, if you've been a subscriber since their launch in 2012, you know there have been some ups and downs with this rapidly growing company. With their new services launched and methods in place to get you the clothes you want for your kids, Wittlebee is back and better than ever. Check out the scoop on making it work for you!

Family photo fails

Katie Kavulla — Wed, 01 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Why is it that we only see the good family photos? Every mom knows that for each decent photograph of her kids, there were at least a dozen others that didn't make the cut for some reason or another! We've pulled together some of the best reject photos of families, babies and kids for this hilarious feature on family photo fails.

Embarrassing things my mom does

Katie Kavulla — Wed, 01 May 2013 07:00:00 -0700

Brace yourselves, moms. This could get painful. We've talked to real kids and asked them, without any editing, what their moms do to embarrass them. Whether you use this as ammo to embarrass your kids even more or you consider this valuable insight into the lives of your kiddos, you'd better sit down because these quotes are going to crack you up.

Moms with a cause: Advocating for children through World Vision

Katie Kavulla — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700

As a mom to two boys, Megan Lyons has become a mom with a cause through her work with World Vision, helping families and individuals sponsor children in developing nations. But, for Megan and her family, their work to advocate for children around the world goes much further than being a Child Ambassador for World Vision.

Having it all: The savvy sisters of Sorella

Katie Kavulla — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700

This is having it all... times three! Entrepreneurial sisters, Jacquelynn Reasy Woodward, Jessie-Lee Reasy Hagan and Jamie-Lynn Reasy Khalili, who, along with their supportive parents, own the Seattle-area Sorella Salon and Spa, are building an empire that goes more than skin deep. From how they balance motherhood , trips to New York and Paris for Fashion Weeks and the day-to-day details of working together to create this family vision of having it all.

Raising girls: Take a backseat to Daddy

Katie Kavulla — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700

It didn't take long for me to realize that one of the best gifts I could give my daughters was to nurture their relationship with their dad. While, at times, our household seems to be divided into girls versus boys, often leaving me the third wheel, I know that helping their relationship grow is invaluable.

Splurge or steal: Big kid booster seats

Katie Kavulla — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Your kiddo is ready to graduate from her five-point harness into a booster seat, but your head is spinning from all of the options available! And the toughest part? You can't distinguish between the ones that are under $50 and the ones that cost three times as much. Let us help you decide if you should go budget or break the bank on a booster seat.

How a nanny share works

Katie Kavulla — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Want a nanny, but without the burden of the expense? Consider a nanny share! In most cases, a nanny share is when more than one family uses a nanny to care for their kids at the same time. For example, a nanny would watch your 2-year-old and another family's 2-year-old together at one of your houses. Find out more about nanny shares and hear from two families who did and did not have a nanny share work as a childcare solution.

iPotty: The best or worst new parenting invention

Katie Kavulla — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0800

We're not sure whether we should cringe at this sign of our times or be thrilled that someone finally put this idea into production, but either way, the iPotty has arrived and we're pretty sure it's here to stay. This training toilet with an iPad dock attached has been getting a lot of buzz since its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in early 2013 and while we're still on the fence, we're also not writing it off yet! Our biggest question... does our iPad warranty cover urine?

6 Women in history your kids (and you!) should know

Katie Kavulla — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0800

You probably know these historical women by name, but do you know why they're famous? Give yourself and your kids a mini-history lesson for National Women's History Month — it's sure to leave you inspired and wanting to dig deeper into the stories of these fascinating women... many who were moms themselves!

Mess-free Easter egg dyeing

Katie Kavulla — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:30:00 -0700

Love dyeing Easter eggs with your kids, but hate the mess? Tired of having to hide your kids' purple fingers behind their pretty Easter dresses in your Easter brunch photos? Us too. This year, use these tricks to have a mess-free Easter egg dyeing session. Well, as mess-free as it can be!

Your kids: Cropped, chopped and filtered

Katie Kavulla — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0800

I'll be the first to confess that I'm Instagram addict. Just like most moms out there, it's hard to resist this quick, fun way to document my children's' lives. But, I can't help but wonder... what are my kids going to think when they look back on all of their childhood pictures that are perfectly cropped, filtered and doctored? Am I creating a distorted reality by making every moment an Instagrammed moment?

Moms with a cause: The moms of Cranio Care Bears

Katie Kavulla — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Both moms of children who suffered from Craniosynostosis, a condition where the plates of a newborn's skull fuse together too early, Summer and Shelby have turned their experience into their cause. Through Cranio Care Bears, these moms offer never-ending amounts of support to other families going through the process of Craniosynostosis, including their famous care packages!

Celebrity mom Holly Robinson Peete talks travel and more

Katie Kavulla — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Holly Robinson Peete's love for travel runs deep, thanks to time spent traveling internationally as a teenager. Now, as a mom herself, Holly shares her love for international travel with her own children, with other kids from across the country and with SheKnows readers. Find out why Holly is so passionate about helping kids have the opportunity to travel abroad, what her own family loves to do when they get away and even her hilarious must-have travel item!

10 Things you think your kids aren't paying attention to...
but they are

Katie Kavulla — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0800

What's that expression? Little pitchers have big ears? While we're not exactly sure where that funny little saying came from, we certainly know what it means! Every parent has experienced a time when we think our kids aren't listening to our conversations, but, come to find out, they certainly were. Keep your own ears out for these topics of discussions which are better reserved for nap times, when you can gab about them more openly.

Growing up glamorous: Your daughter's first pair of heels

Katie Kavulla — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:00:00 -0800

She's been begging you for a pair since she was old enough to dig through your closet, pull out your shiniest pair of stilettos and toddle around the house in them and now, it's finally time. Make buying your daughter her first pair of heels a special, memorable event in her life. Try these suggestions for options for her first pair that are still young and will keep her feet safe.

Having it all: Diaper in one hand, glue gun in the other

Katie Kavulla — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0800

Lately, it seems like moms are doing more than ever — they're working, cooking gourmet meals and crafting up a storm — all while raising their families and maintaining marriages and relationships at the same time. Whew! So, what do you think? Can moms really have it all?

Moms with a cause: Sending dreams to Ghana

Katie Kavulla — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Kary Doerfler, mom to three teenagers and co-founder of Dreams for Orphans, discovered that she was a mom with a cause through her work as a flight attendant. And now, having raised nearly enough money to fund a new orphanage in Ghana, as well as improving education opportunities and living conditions for the children there, Kary and Dreams for Orphans is making a difference in Ghana... and beyond.

Signs your child may have Seasonal Affective Disorder

Katie Kavulla — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0800

Seasonal Affective Disorder doesn't just plague adults during the darker months — children can also become heavily affected by this form of seasonal depression. Make sure you know these signs of SAD and how to prevent it in your kids.