A weekend away with your teen or tween: 5 ways to make the most of your time alone together.
Over this past year, I've been fortunate enough to be able to take a few of my kids away alone, which is an extra special treat as a mom of four. But really, we parents know that it's a special treat no matter how many kids you have. As my kids (and I) get older, our...
Tackling one of the trickiest parts of parenting: Discipline | Spawned Ep 186
Parenting is hard. We know that's an obvious statement. But some parts are decidedly harder than others, and one of them is discipline. That's why we're happy to be chatting with school psychologist Lynn Burrell, who's also the co-founder of our sponsor Weldon. She...
This brilliant classroom activity for Valentine’s Day makes everyone feel the love.
Trying to find classroom activities for Valentine's Day parties that are fun enough, cool enough, easy enough, and affordable enough isn't a simple task. Plus, not every kid is comfortable with the "tell every kid in your class you love them" kind of thing, especially...
Smart, surprising ways to foster real connections with your kids, with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler | Spawned Ep 185
We know many parents made resolutions and goals to spend more quality time with family in 2020. And well, we’re hitting that point in January when even our best laid plans get a little side tracked. It's okay, we're right there with you. That's why we were so excited...
Web Coolness: What Kristen is reading this week
I'm excited to bring back our old school (or skool?) web coolness, and share some of the articles I've been reading this past week. Consider this all stuff I'd share on my own personal Facebook and Twitter feeds. And if you're already following me, then my apologies...
A collection of shirts for girls that bring herstory to life.
This week, I spotted these cool women trailblazer tees for kids at Piccolina, celebrating all kinds of women through history who are smart, courageous, and creative. I knew I had to share them with you all because you'd want them for your girls. And your boys. Now,...
What to see and do (and eat!) with teens in Boston…in the winter. Yes, the winter.
Winter in Boston with the family may sound...well, cold. It 's true that the sun sets earlier, and you have to bundle up when you go out, because, New England! Even so, Boston an excellent city for a getaway with teens any time, and that includes winter. There are...
These no-carb dumplings on Etsy are perfect for your Valentine.
Happy year of the Rat everyone! With the Lunar New Year upon us, I'm so happy to find this adorable new Etsy shop, which celebrates all things dumplings. Only, not the edible kind, so if you're low-carbing right now, you're in luck. Christine Jee has...
Cool Galentine’s Day gift ideas for your BFF, Leslie Knope style
Galentine's Day is February 13, and if you don't know about it yet, prepare to become a fan. It was created by Amy Poehler's Parks & Recreation character, Leslie Knope, to celebrate strong female friendships. In Leslie's own words: Oh, it's the best day of the...
The right way to bathe a baby: Step by step, drip by drip, smile by smile
We've recently shared the scientific research behind a baby bedtime routine, and one of the biggest of that is giving your baby a bath. While it may end up being one of the most enjoyable parts of your evenings (with the best memories and the best photos to prove it!)...