It’s that time of year – many of you may be thinking of purchasing your child(ren) their first or updating their current electronic device. You also may be thinking, or worrying, about internet and electronic device safety for both you and your child.

However, having a newborn baby can definitely make these next few weeks during the holidays a bit more…challenging to manage. Especially if you are new to breastfeeding.

As I work to stop chasing perfection, my reactions and mindset are positive and growing. The clean home, the organization, or the kids consistently having brushed teeth and picked up toys won’t matter anymore if these people are not in my life.

We choose our kids OVER and OVER all day long, but the idea behind “I choose you” can be pretty incredible when it comes to marriage. Saying “I love you” is important, but meaning it and being intentional are what matter.

The comment I get the most as a single mom is, “I don’t know how you do it.” To that, I say: “I just do it.” My boys make it easy. They are my reason for being.

Football. Almost synonymous with Green Bay. We are, after all, Titletown. If you have not read the history of the Packers and how we became a community-owned team, you must read it.

And busy is most definitely a constant state for a mother with children in extracurricular activities or organized team sports. Being a sports mom ain’t easy.

Our bodies are not meant to run at full throttle around the clock. When we fail to give ourselves time and space to relax and unwind, we run the risk of all sorts of stress-related ailments.

When asked to write a post about National Stepfamily Day (which is Sept. 16, by the way), I thought it would be another easy installment. After all, step-parenting is something near and dear to my heart.

As we all prepare to get the kids back to school, Mathnasium wants to shine the spotlight on Algebra Readiness.