I have to admit, toddlers do and say some pretty funny stuff, but they also have some annoying habits. Strangers often look at me when I'm with my kids and say aw, those (referring to toddler years) were my favorite. You look up, and they're grown. I'd love to share their sentiment, but as they attempt to walk down memory lane with me, my kids are hitting and slapping each other. Some of their habits are cute and endearing. But some are just plain … [Read more...]
Moms Needs Breaks Too: 7 Ways to Relax
Kids. Work. Messes. Husbands. Being a mother comes with great responsibility and at times can become overwhelming. Moms needs time to unplug and unwind so they can return to the chaos that can overtake motherhood. Here are 7 ways moms can relax: Booking a Massage to Relax Who doesn't love a good rub down at the spa? I know I do! There's something about a quiet stranger rubbing your aching joints in a quiet dark room (without screaming kids) that automatically sets … [Read more...]
How to Meet the Needs of Biracial Kids in School: A Guide for Parents
As a Black mother raising biracial kids, I am deeply invested in ensuring that my children have a well-rounded educational experience. Now that three of my children are school-aged, I find myself paying extra close attention to their surroundings at school. Is my child the only minority in the classroom? Are there diverse books that reflect their experiences in the classroom or library? Are there other parents in interracial marriages that I can connect with and … [Read more...]
The Most Effective Ways to Keep Your (School-Aged) Kids Healthy
*This post contains affiliate links, but all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Keeping kids healthy through the back to school season can pose a challenge. They are exposed to germs in the classroom, on the bus and just about anywhere. In all the years I've ever worked in a school, or around children, I've noticed that it's a struggle to keep myself and my own children healthy through different seasons. Just last week, my five-year-old missed two days of … [Read more...]
5 Handy Tips to Feed Your Picky Toddler Without Losing Your Mind
THIS POST IS SPONSORED BY GENERAL MILLS BUT THE CONTENT AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED ARE MY OWN. These days, my four-year old is very particular about what she wants to eat. If it was up to her, she would interchange between oatmeal and cereal for every meal. What do you do when your toddler is a picky eater? I GIVE MINE CEREAL! At our last doctor's visit, my four-year old was declared healthy. This eased some of my mom fears about the lack of … [Read more...]
Train Together: Potty Training The Second Time Around
Potty training should be easier the second time around right? I thought that since I have done this once with my four-year-old, it should be a piece of cake with my two year old. I'm quickly finding out that potty training can be challenging, even if you've done it before. Here's what I've noticed about potty training the second time around: Patience With Baby #1, everything is exciting and astonishing. The moment they discover their toes for the first time is … [Read more...]
Rachel’s Day in the Garden: A Yoga Book Review
Welcome to the new and improved, Are Those Your Kids! I'm debuting my redesigned site with a new blog post today and tomorrow. Today's post is exciting! It's a review of Rachel's Day in the Garden by Giselle Sharlow. Giselle is the author of Kids Yoga Stories. Her yoga books for kids get children learning, moving, and having fun. Giselle draws from her experiences as a teacher, traveler, yogi, and mom to write the yoga stories found … [Read more...]
How to Love Your Kids When They’re Driving You Cray-Cray
At times, our house is a little too chaotic. My youngest is 2 and reminds us daily of her need to be in control. My oldest is 4 and likes to remind her younger sister that she is the boss. I love my kids, but at times they drive me crazy! Does anyone else feel this way? What can you do when you need a break? Here's what I do: Go Outside I know you want a nap. Desperately. You wish they would be quiet and slow down long enough for you to just get 30 … [Read more...]
How to Calm the Christmas Crazy & Stay Sane During the Holidays
Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. The lights. The food. Two weeks off from work. Christmas pajamas. More time with family. Christmas carols. The nativity scene. Watching the kids rip open their presents. What I don't love about the Christmas holidays is what it does to my kids after it's all over. The late nights with family mean too much sugar and not enough sleep. What do you do after you've eaten too much and your kids are way too stimulated? I'm so … [Read more...]