Must-Haves for the Baby Nursery
I've been out of the baby game for a few years now. And by a few years, I mean it's been 4 years since I've had a newborn in the house. Where does the time go?! I saved a few of the kids' things on... Read more
Play With Me
One of the reasons why I love talking about using play with children is because it's such a BOGO. It moves the energetic state of parent AND child, which changes the situation just by the power of... Read more
On the Town Survival Guide: Cabin Fever
In the next installment of my on-the-town survival guide, I'm tackling the most common of situations in Northeast Ohio in these months: cabin fever. Between freezing temperatures, snow days, and cold ... Read more
Children's Museum of Cleveland Wins over Moms, Dads and Kids
The new Children's Museum of Cleveland (CMC) recently reopened in a new location and all I can say is “Wow, it’s awesome.” First, I am a sucker for historic mansions (where the museum is now loc... Read more
Have a Fun, No-Stress Winter Birthday Party for Kids at Rinky Dink
We recently had my son's 7th birthday party and it was the best party we have ever thrown for 2 big reasons: Most importantly, because the kids had a blast. I barely had to do anything at all ... Read more
Why I Love Consigning and Shopping at Rhea Lana
Hear ye! Hear ye! MAJOR NEWS! Mark your calendar for March 11-15. Why? It’s the Rhea Lana Spring 2018 Event Raise your hand if kid stuff has taken over your house! (You cannot see it, but... Read more
Toddler Tantrums: Understand, Manage, Prevent
Ah, yes. Toddler tantrums. Does any parent get through these years entirely without them? If so, I'd like to meet you and shower you with gifts and awe. Already at 19 months, my kid has demonstrated a... Read more
A Post-Holiday Open Letter to the Inventors of Elf on the Shelf
Dear Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell, I’d like to first start off by thanking you for inventing Elf on the Shelf. It’s a wonderful idea and has helped me tremendously. We first introduced our e... Read more
Little Omies: Yoga for Kids in the Greater Cleveland Area
Tis the season for New Year's resolutions and, for a lot of us, getting in better shape is on the list. My son recently asked me if he could exercise with me, which got me thinking about ways you coul... Read more
A Fun New Place for your 'Little Explorer' in North Olmsted
I have always felt that Cleveland has had a lack of indoor playgrounds. Yes, we have bounce-house places like the Jump Yard and Pump it Up. We have the trampoline parks, like Skyzone and Get Air. Wh... Read more
