As a busy working parent I love making time for date nights with my husband. We’re big into movies, so we try to get out once a month (sometimes more) without the kids in tow. Pretty soon my girls will be old enough to stay home on their own, but they still won’t be responsible […]
Real Moms Share the Best Gift They’ve Received
Sometimes parenting is a thankless job. I’m not saying it’s not worth all the challenges that come along with it, but I know we have all had “those days.” As moms (and dads) it’s our job to look after everyone. But it’s really nice when someone also looks after us. So I turned to my […]
Is My Kid Too Sick for School? Tips to Help You Decide
Just this morning, my eldest daughter (who’s now 10) came downstairs and said to me, “I’m not feeling well…” Normally this utterance would kick my mom anxiety into high gear, but I knew she was already suffering with a cold. I asked her if it was “just her cold” causing her to feel unwell. And […]
Raising Girls: I Have A Tween!
I have 2 daughters. They are the light of my life. But, my oldest just turned 10, so I think that means she’s officially a “tween” now. (That doesn’t change how I feel about her, but it does make me a little nervous for the next few years!) So, what is a “tween”? That’s a […]
5 Steps for Talking to Your Daughter About Puberty
*5 Steps for Talking to your Daughter About Puberty is a guest post. If you are interested in writing for A Modern Mom’s Life, please visit my Guest Posting page.* Adolescence is a very significant time in every girl’s life. What happens at this stage could possibly impact them for the rest of their life. As a parent, […]