We are doing all the “lasts” with him, stirring up so much emotion. Recently, we were at his last high school wrestling match, and it all boiled over. I started thinking about everything the sport gave him. He has learned leadership, loyalty, teamwork, and so much more.

Congratulations on completing your first year of parenting! As my own daughter just turned one, I’ve been able to reflect on the challenges, joys, and learning opportunities that I’ve encountered in the last 12 months.

March 3 is Simplify Your Life Day, so here are a few tips to simplify your life.

Being raised by a single mother was the most significant life lesson I have ever had. At a young age, I learned how to take care of myself and how to take care of others. I also learned how to take care of a home.

I searched and searched for tips that would work for my family and me.  Ultimately, it was trial and error, and nothing quite helped me the way I wanted it to.  Here are the tips that helped me the most.

Sleep is not something we just have to hope, pray, and wait to get. There are things you can do tonight to encourage longer stretches (or full nights!) of sleep for your little one.  

I’m Susan Frazier, a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and owner of Dream Again Sleep Consulting.  I am a Wisconsin girl (GO PACKERS!) and a lover of all things sleep, DIY, and summer.  

As we are getting ready to send our kids back to school after a wonderful summer break, I wanted to share a few things that we will do to support them and set them up for success this school year.

Even as a teacher who sends a lot of that paper home, I am also swimming in my children’s papers and art projects. Here are a few quick and easy ideas to save, preserve, or memorialize your children’s work.

Many drownings happen during non-swim or unexpected times; that’s why proper fencing or pool covers, and very close supervision are needed any time children are near water.