Parenting Archives - Page 3 of 6

9 Tips for Staying in Touch with Your College Student

This post may contain affiliate links provided for your convenience. We earn commissions if you shop through the links on this page. I am also an Amazon Associate and earn from qualifying purchases Read my full disclosure policy.

September 2, 2015 By Susan 11 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #JustACallAway #CollectiveBias As a parent all my efforts are geared towards raising my children so they become an adult that can move out and function successfully on their own. But when that day came, it was tough to let my “baby”Keep Reading…

Office Supplies for College Students

July 29, 2015 By Susan 6 Comments

Last year when my oldest “baby” left for her first year of college I sent her off with a box of office supplies for college students. I had gotten some great tips from friends who already had kids in college. So being the over-prepared mom that I am, I made sure that I prepared herKeep Reading…

Encourage After-School Reading with a DIY Bookmark

July 28, 2015 By Susan 3 Comments

Tips to encourage after-school reading and an easy tutorial to make a fun bookmark.

9 Cyber Safety Tips from Boys & Girls Clubs of America

June 23, 2015 By Susan 4 Comments

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Like most families, our house is filled with technology. Teaching our children to be safe and responsible while using technology has been an important goal of ourKeep Reading…

DIY On-the-Go Sunscreen Kit

June 19, 2015 By Susan 5 Comments

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Banana Boat®. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Summer, summer, summertime means summer fun and family reunions. When I think back to my favorite childhood memories most of them revolve aroundKeep Reading…

Teach Your Child Not to Use Hurtful Slang Words

June 5, 2015 By Susan 8 Comments

I was talking with a dear friend the other day. She shared how a coworker made a thoughtless comment using a word as slang in a way that was hurtful to my friend. I don’t know the coworker, but from the story I’m pretty sure that she didn’t even think about what she said. IfKeep Reading…

Tips to Protect Your Baby from RSV

November 13, 2014 By Susan 2 Comments

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for MedImmune. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. All opinions are my own. November 17th is World Prematurity Day. As a parent educator and mother of 3, sharing information that can help other parents has always been important toKeep Reading…

Teaching Responsible Cell Phone Use

November 6, 2014 By Susan 4 Comments

I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Influence-Central for Virgin Mobile. I received a sample device to facilitate my review and a thank you item for participating. #VirginMobileMom As a parent educator and the mother of 3 children, I’ve been very cautious in my children’s cell phone use. It’s important for parents to beKeep Reading…

College Care Package – Personal Care Items Edition

October 8, 2014 By Susan 4 Comments

This post is sponsored by WaterWipes and Mommy Bag Marketing. Although I received product and financial compensation, all opinions are entirely my own. #WaterWipes It’s been over 2 weeks since I sent my oldest baby her first care package of her first year at college. In an effort to keep busy and not think too muchKeep Reading…

Heroic Habits Dental Care Package

October 2, 2014 By Susan 1 Comment

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for LISTERINE. I received samples for this review and a promotional item to thank me for participating. Dental hygiene and health is a big deal in our family. Out of the 5 of us in our family, 5 of us have had braces. Four ofKeep Reading…