http://www.sheknows.com/authors/katie-kavulla/articles Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982289/signs-of-seasonal-affective-disorder-in-children 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. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982289/signs-of-seasonal-affective-disorder-in-children Katie Kavulla Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982155/gender-stereotypes-in-children With two daughters who have never put gender labels on toys or activities — from superheroes to dolls — this shattered me. What was I supposed to do when my then 6-year-old daughter came home from school one day telling me that the boys in her class had insisted that girls weren't supposed to play with Legos? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982155/gender-stereotypes-in-children Katie Kavulla Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981569/say-no-to-playground-kissing It seems innocent enough — a kiss on the playground — but there's something about it that makes my heart wrench as a mom of two girls. When our kindergartener told me that a boy was trying to kiss her at recess, I quickly realized that we needed to take a stance on playground kissing. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981569/say-no-to-playground-kissing Katie Kavulla Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981565/how-moms-can-use-pinterests-new-secret-boards You asked and Pinterest listened! Now you can create "secret boards" to keep certain pins off of your public Pinterest account. For moms, this is great news — finally being able to keep birthday party plans, holiday gifts and more under wraps on Pinterest! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981565/how-moms-can-use-pinterests-new-secret-boards Katie Kavulla Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981279/indoor-workouts-for-moms It's raining, it's pouring, your workout's getting boring! If you're a mom who loves to exercise outside, the winter months can be torture. Or, if you're a mom who has a new baby at home and can't find the energy to brush your hair, let alone get out of the house to workout, these indoor exercises that you can do in your own home — with little to no equipment — will help keep you in shape over the winter months. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981279/indoor-workouts-for-moms Katie Kavulla Tue, 25 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979843/moms-use-camera-too-much Is it just us, or does every mom seem to be obsessed with her camera lately? Moms are watching their children grow through the backside of a screen rather than right before their eyes. Your goal is to capture every precious moment on film, but are you really missing the moments that are most important? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979843/moms-use-camera-too-much Katie Kavulla Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979703/mom-by-day-doula-by-night 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? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979703/mom-by-day-doula-by-night Katie Kavulla Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979403/haiti-babi-blankets-help-haitian-families With a vision that is as simple as "every mom having the opportunity to care for her child," Haiti Babi was born. Started by two women who felt moved to help moms in this poverty-stricken nation, and joined by a team who is committed to making the "moms helping moms" charity model succeed, Haiti Babi includes mom of two, Cortney Anderson-Sanford, who is our featured mom with a cause. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979403/haiti-babi-blankets-help-haitian-families Katie Kavulla Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/978551/send-digital-holiday-cards Your family has gone "green" in so many other aspects of your life this past year. Why not round out 2012 by lending the environment one more helping hand and sending out your holiday cards digitally?From websites that are dedicated to saving you hours in line at the post office to apps that make sending your cards as easy as uploading a photo from your phone, you'll never have to address another envelope or peel another stamp again! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/978551/send-digital-holiday-cards Katie Kavulla Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/977277/moms-pre-holiday-season-checklist It's a fact — there's too much to do between Thanksgiving and Christmas and not enough time to do it all. The solution? Bang out a few items on your to-do list before you turn your calendar to December 1. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/977277/moms-pre-holiday-season-checklist Katie Kavulla Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976809/home-science-experiments-for-kids No bachelor's degree in science necessary! You and your kids can do these science experiments at home! These are simple, age-appropriate experiments using items that you likely already have around your home and will really get your kids' scientific curiosity going. Use this as your go-to list for family-friendly scientific fun! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976809/home-science-experiments-for-kids Katie Kavulla Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976637/author-sarah-jio-talks-career-and-motherhood 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? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976637/author-sarah-jio-talks-career-and-motherhood Katie Kavulla Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975295/when-did-being-a-busy-mom-become-cool It seems like lately, busy is the new black. You hear it every day from fellow moms — "we're just so BUSY." And while some families certainly do have schedules that would make your Google Calendar cry, doesn't it seem like proclaiming you're busy is just the hottest new way to tell other moms that you're doing it all? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975295/when-did-being-a-busy-mom-become-cool Katie Kavulla Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974763/patriotic-and-presidential-kids-clothes While your little ones might not be able to rock the vote yet, they can still show some patriotic pride for this year's presidential election! We love these fun choices for kids and babies that show where your family stands politically, including some options that show some pride for our nation in general. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974763/patriotic-and-presidential-kids-clothes Katie Kavulla Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974761/throw-a-kid-friendly-election-day-party On November 6, 2012, the entire nation will be watching as we choose the next president of the United States of America. There's no reason why you can't have your kids right alongside with you watching the states turn red and blue on the broadcasts as the results roll in. Make Election Day a family-friendly event and use it as an opportunity to teach your kids about the importance of voting. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974761/throw-a-kid-friendly-election-day-party Katie Kavulla Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974563/creative-halloween-treats-for-class-parties Forget trick-or-treating! Classroom Halloween parties are where the fun can be found! If your child's teacher gives the green light for celebrating Halloween in the classroom, take advantage of it by pulling together some fun and creative Halloween treats that will make the kids forget about any tricks they were planning to pull! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974563/creative-halloween-treats-for-class-parties Katie Kavulla Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974063/does-your-childs-halloween-costume-contain-lead With Halloween right around the corner, it's alarming to hear news that a shipment of over 1,300 children's costumes were destroyed due to lead levels that were 11 times the legal limit. It makes you wonder — is your child's Halloween costume safe? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974063/does-your-childs-halloween-costume-contain-lead Katie Kavulla Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973347/discussing-body-image-issues-with-daughters It was bound to come out of her mouth sooner or later — "I'm fat" — but I wasn't expecting it to happen when my daughter was just a few months shy of her eighth birthday. She had weighed the same since she was four years old — those 48 pounds simply spreading over her frame as she got taller each year — but regardless of what she weighed, I realized it was time to talk to her about body image. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973347/discussing-body-image-issues-with-daughters Katie Kavulla Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972755/having-it-all-mom-attending-law-school 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? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972755/having-it-all-mom-attending-law-school Katie Kavulla Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972041/dont-deny-it-any-longer-youre-a-soccer-mom Soccer moms may have developed a bad reputation in the past couple of decades , but being a dedicated soccer mom is making a comeback in a big way! The downside to being a soccer mom is that the fields become your home away from home for the entire season. We love this soccer mom gear that will make long practices a bit more bearable and those cold, early morning games worth getting out of your minivan. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972041/dont-deny-it-any-longer-youre-a-soccer-mom Katie Kavulla