Baby gear obsessed? The gorgeous fall DockATot designs are like works of art.

by Kate Etue | Baby

Not knowing what kind of sleeping arrangements you’ll encounter when you’re on vacation is one of the hardest parts of taking a trip with a toddler. Will the hotel have a crib? Will it be disgusting? Will your toddler “sleep” between you and...

7 new favorite beauty products that maximize the ones you already own.

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics

After getting a whole lot of products chosen for me this past Saturday from some pros, I culled it down to seven of my favorite beauty products to share that I’m still using today. (As in, years later. Hi! this is Liz from the future, updating this post.) You...

7 reasons girls should see the new LEGO NINJAGO movie | Thinking : Parent

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media

As a fan of the original LEGO Movie and LEGO Batman, I admit I was a little skeptical about the new LEGO NINJAGO Movie. I wasn’t very familiar with the NINJAGO franchise and wasn’t sure if my 10-year-old daughter would be that into an action film featuring...

How to talk to kids about tragedy and natural disaster: Helpful tips and resources.

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Tips + Tricks

This has been a brutal month with consecutive natural disasters, many right in the contiguous US or close to home, and our hearts are so heavy. There’s Hurricane Harvey’s devastation in Texas, Hurricane Irma pounding Florida and the Virgin Islands, and now...

Make a pledge to register voters in honor of National Voter Registration Day

by Georgette Gilmore | Doing Good

As much as I love the many “National” days and weeks that help us celebrate everything from women’s history to coffee, I think my all time favorite day is National Voter Registration Day. Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in September —...

An edgy diaper bag alternative for dads not down with the diaper bag thing.

by Kate Etue | Baby

I really like the collection of Brooklyn Backpacks with laptop sleeve from California indie biz, Rareform They’re made from upcycled billboards (yay, eco-friendly!) with typography and graphics that give them an edgy look and feel, and ensuring no two are the...

Hot trend: 15 hipster cat accessories and school supplies

by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

Aren’t cats the original hipsters? They sleep late, live on their own terms, and only pretend that you don’t care what you think about them. But unlike real cats (and some real hipsters), they’re a lot lower maintenance when they come into your home...

A new all-ages Star Wars comic book gives you a quick fix before Last Jedi

by Caroline Siegrist | Books for Kids

The moment The Force Awakens movie introduced me to Rey, I wanted to know more. Who was this young brave scavenger? Where was her family? What is in that green portion bread she’s eating? Luckily for fans like me, there’s a new Star Wars Adventures comic...

Adidas puke-proof shoes: Forget Oktoberfest, they’re made for parents!

by Lexi Petronis | Fashion

When Adidas released their new limited-edition beer-resistant, puke-proof shoes, they had Oktoberfest in mind. Sure, the famous German festival can be slippery and sloshy and generally pretty disgusting, but you know what? So is everyday parenting. Adidas? No need to...

Should your kids be playing tackle football? 6 things that happened when this mom said no. | Thinking Parent

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

Crisp mornings and fall weekends mean one thing here in the South: football. After school we see the kids out on the field practicing, and neighbors are making plans to tailgate. And while my husband played football through middle and high school (and even declined...