Author Archives: Kristina Slaney

This pandemic season has affected all of us differently. Some have lost loved ones. Some have lost income. And some have lived their lives with very little disruption. There are no easy answers. Stron...

As a mom and social media manager, I spend a lot of time online. I'm in several online parenting groups and follow a number of parenting-focused social media accounts. And one thing has been abundantl...

I'm a summer mom. I love all the fun things I get to do with my kids when school's out, and I'm genuinely sad when I have to send them back. But instead of being bummed about back-to-school each Septe...

Plenty of things on the back-to-school list don't leave much room for individuality. Wide-ruled paper, No. 2 pencils, and a 10-pack of fine-tipped markers are basically the same for every student. But...

Young adults are heading back to college this month. For some, it's their first time back on campus in over a year. For others, it's their first time on campus EVER. Much has been written about colleg...

When you're preparing your first-time college student for the dorms, it's hard to know exactly what to bring. A lot of things listed as "essential" aren't really necessary, while other popular items m...

I'll never forget the time I was grocery shopping and I overheard a mom with her school-age daughter in the produce section. "Mom, can we get some carrots?" "No honey, carrots make you fat. They have ...

It's that time of year again: RASPBERRIES! I am blessed to have a raspberry hedge in my backyard. Well, it's a blessing and a curse. I love raspberries and they're more versatile in baking than I ever...

Camping is the perfect time to disconnect from reality while reconnecting with friends and family. Afternoons at the campground were practically made for leisurely games, endless conversation, and loa...

There are few things more frustrating than a picky eater. As a parent you worry about their nutrition, their health, and whether they'll struggle socially as they get older due to their restrictive fo...