Summer

Summer is a great time to relax and take a break from the grind of routines and homework. However, reading should never take a backseat. The more they read, the better prepared they will be for their next chapter...

I LOVE the 4th of July. Something about it just reminds me of summers growing up: family barbecues, campfires, nights at the lake, fireworks, waterskiing and eating more watermelon than my stomach could handle! Now that I have four...

Summer is upon us, Ladies! Whether you are dreading it, willing it to get here more quickly, or scrambling to line up child care, one thing is for sure - children, the nation over, will soon find themselves with...

May is - BY FAR -  one of the busiest months for parties, lunches, brunches ceremonies and celebrations. It's also the month when we realize our closets are in serious need of updating with current summer styles and dresses. We...

Sparklers. Watermelon. BBQ. Pool Parties. Music. We are quickly approaching the midway point of summer and with that comes all of the 4th of July celebrations! Here are the best activities happening around Orlando and Central Florida for your...

Thank you so much to all of the families who attended the amazing PBS Kids Steve Songs Concert with us at the Orlando Public Library! We hope you had super fun time singing and dancing along with Steve Songs and...

As the last few weeks of school come to an end, I am beginning to think about our summer plans. While I love not having a schedule or lunches to pack, I also loathe summer break! The minute one...

When I think of the fourth of July, I think of fireworks. Yes, I realize that we are celebrating the birth of American independence, but ever since I was a child, I have always associated this holiday with those...

One of the most difficult decisions for a working parent is deciding who is going to watch their child over the summer. You've probably toured a bunch of summer camps before deciding on the perfect one to entrust with...

It's summer and that means it's hot here in Florida. We spend a lot of time at the beach, lakes, and pools to stay cool. Below are 5 important water safety tips. Supervision is key: Whether your child can swim...

I'm sure you've noticed the news reports over the past couple of years…..”baby (or child) left in hot car and dies”. This headline has become more and more of an everyday headline than ever before. The statistic is 37...

Summer, summer, summertime.  You are fun and easy and filled with long slow days. However, you are also hot and sticky and humid. I find it difficult to look put together while casually wiping sweat off my face. Now...

If your kids are as obsessed with Minecraft as mom are about fashion, then you’ll understand why they HAVE to head to the nearest major movie theater to actually PLAY MINECRAFT AT THE MOVIES. WHO? Your little gamer can play on their laptop...

  With school out, wouldn’t it be nice to just let our kids have fun this summer? No more being cooped up in a dusty building and confined to a desk. Let’s open our front doors and allow our kids to...

The countdown is on! Back-to-school is on the horizon. When prepping for a new school year, it is important for families to take some time to gradually ease back into a school year routine. To ensure a strong start to the...