Do you read to your children at bedtime? Did you know that in addition to sharing your love of reading and bonding with your child, there are many other educational and therapeutic benefits of reading bedtime stories? Thanks to our partnership with Random House Children’s, we are excited to discuss the benefits of bedtime stories and share […]
Have you ever dreamed of being a famous singer? When I was young, like many young girls, I practiced in front of my mirror with my hair brush as a microphone, imagining the day I’d stand in front of a live audience. Thanks to our partnership with Illumination, we are bringing you some fun information […]
I remember my grandmother’s pressure cooker. It was this big old pot with a rattling lid that I just knew was going to take flight across the room one day followed by the pot’s contents of boiling hot chicken stew. I was fascinated with it because she’d throw everything in there and something else would […]
How do you teach your children to be fearless and to be kind in a world where lack of empathy is one of the biggest issues? It’s no easy job to be a parent when bullying is on the rise and children are acting out. As a Hasbro Kindness Ambassador, I’m partnering with Hasbro to share exciting […]
Although it was just a few months ago, it seems much longer since I attended the Pete’s Dragon Red Carpet Event. The whirlwind of events is one I will treasure forever and perhaps, that’s why I wistfully look back upon it as if it were a lifetime ago. During this remarkable experience, I had the […]
Have you ever thought about what life would be like if you lived in the 18th century? Since I love nature and farming, I think a lot about simpler times. Once I think about it though, I decide that life without modern conveniences is fun short term, but I wouldn’t want to live without my […]
Every day, I focus all my energies into being a “good mom.” This precious gift of motherhood we are given is not something I take lightly and I’ll confess, I am often guilty of being a so mom-focused that I neglect my own needs. That fear of being a “bad mom,” of making mistakes is something […]
Maybe it sounds a little old-fashioned to talk about etiquette, but if you ask most parents and teachers, they would agree our younger generation could use a little more education on good manners. As we all know, kids lead by example, so it’s up to us to teach them the proper Halloween do’s and don’ts […]
When I was growing up, my sisters and I all had troll dolls. They were so cute and we loved the crazy colors of the long hair. Now, as an adult, it’s so fun to see this childhood favorite in film for my children to enjoy. The movie TROLLS will be in theaters November 4 and […]
