by Mommy Nearest | Aug 15, 2022 | Mommy Nearest
Dear Son, I am typing this letter while I watch you splashing in the pool with your big brother on one of the last lazy afternoons of summer. Your first day of kindergarten at a new school is just around the corner. Deep breath. It seems like you came into my life...
by Mommy Nearest | Aug 9, 2022 | Mommy Nearest
Hobbies help us enjoy our downtime, feel a special connection with something we enjoy, foster self-confidence, develop a new skill and find a community of like-minded people. The same is true for people of any age, including your kids. Instead of forcing a hobby on...
by Mommy Nearest | Jun 13, 2022 | Mommy Nearest
It’s your first destination on a beautiful Saturday morning, your go-to for an after-school playdate, and one of the most reliable resources when you’re fresh out of parenting inspiration—the playground. The exciting world of playground design is something...
by Mommy Nearest | May 25, 2022 | Mommy Nearest
Brain teasers are fun for adults, sure, but they’re especially fun for kids—and brain-healthy, too! It’s a game that sharpens their logic skills, stokes their creativity and instills a love of words and wordplay. Here are 30 (not too easy, not too hard)...
by Mommy Nearest | Jan 8, 2022 | Mommy Nearest
Some days it seems like you’re just holding everything together—rushing to get the kids to school on time, rushing to get to work, rushing to cook a healthy dinner, then rushing through the bath and bedtime routine. (Not to mention all of the stress that the last few...
