Tag: Mom Advice
The Five Things I Learned In My Rookie Year Being A Working Mom
This Fall, I celebrated my first anniversary of returning to work after becoming a first-time mother. Ironically, in the same month, I started a new job. In retrospect, it's not a coincidence. They say the first year is the hardest for significant life changes. It's a period of unknowns, new obstacles, and inevitable mistakes made…
Making Awards Shows Fun For Kids: A ModernMom Moment
You want to watch the Academy Awards with your family, but your kids think it's boring, right? Try this interactive game to keep them entertained and you enjoying your show. Check out this ModernMom Moment and leave your best Oscar fun ideas, then subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. https://youtu.be/LOm2-pAJeCY?list=PLjYzCAK1v8HGewbMXnpoQyOfDGRqSrQQ6…
SCARY TODDLERS!! A ModernMom Moment
All parents have suffered the pain of being woken up in the middle of the night by their toddler. It's basically scary movie characters coming to life. Are they mumbling? Jack Sparrow. Giggling? The Joker. Watch this ModernMom Moment to see which character your child acts out at 3 am, then share your funny wake-up stories…
What I Learned About My Kids on Instagram
For all you social media types, I have to admit I was a little late to the party when it came to Instagram. For those who don’t know what Instagram is, it’s basically like Twitter but with photos – and it’s a favourite social networking site for teens and tweens. Think “selfies” – there is…
Two Key Messages for a Good Start to 2015
I usually write about parenting because I spend a lot of time doing it. With six crazy kids, parenting is a full-time job. But, like most busy moms there are other things going on in my life and I try to keep positive in those areas as well. My perspective is the only thing I…