Sleep is such an important aspect of family life. Without enough sleep, the members of your house will become irritable, exhausted, unable to focus, and prone to conflict and confrontation. Go long enough without decent sleep, and it begins to impact your health as well. The best way to tackle this problem is to have a plan in place to create better pre-sleep habits and a healthy routine that works for everyone. It’s essential that you role model this behavior as well since your children are more likely to resist a new... Read More

We’ve been through quite a year, right? As a Champion Mom, you’ve been busy trying to tackle it all: work (possibly a new remote role or seeking work in a new field or changing to a full-tie caregiver), school (navigating online and hybrid school options for the first time), and keeping everyone fed, clean, and healthy in the midst of a pandemic. You thought life was hectic before 2020 but last year really showed you what you were made of, what was possible, and what you’d like to get rid of entirely moving... Read More

Winter’s here and for moms (both new and seasoned veterans) that means changing up some of your practices to make sure that your kids stay safe. Winter is a wonderful time, especially if you’re a kid romping around in a winter wonderland. But there are some things that you need to consider before you let the kids loose in the cold and snow. Here are tips to keep your kids safe this winter: Bundle up (in layers) — When getting the kids dressed for playing outside, it’s important to have... Read More

This winter, the possibility of having cabin fever has been amplified thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, many of us are already having a touch of it after being quarantined for so long. But it is especially hard on kids who have all that boundless energy with little to no place to use it up. Here are a few ways to beat cabin fever this winter: Get out and play — One thing you really want to encourage your kids to do is to go out and play as much as possible. Even if it is snowing, it’s important... Read More

I know when you try to look back at your childhood and reflect on the positive memories, there are probably a lot of “big events” that stand out: the awesome Christmas when you got the bike you always wanted or the dream vacation you took to the beach or Disney Land. But the real memories of family togetherness most likely come from the daily rituals that you perform routinely with each other. These help you connect and bond with your children and they will last a lifetime. Here are ideas for creating a family... Read More

Anyone who said raising children was easy was lying to you. It’s definitely one of the most rewarding experiences anyone can have, but “easy” just doesn’t cut it. Most of us have the instinct to protect our children and to keep them enveloped in that safe “mom cocoon” for as long as possible. But if we do that, we really aren’t doing them any favors. Instead, it is important to help our children grow into independent, self-sufficient adults. To do this, there are life skills... Read More

If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that it’s important to be resolute in the face of adversity and not give up. However, this isn’t just something that you develop naturally. Parents need to help instill this mentality in their children. It would be wonderful to think that we can protect our kids from birth and keep them in a safe bubble where everything is sunshine and unicorns. But that’s not reality. And if we don’t teach our children resilience, then they are going to be in for a big surprise when... Read More

For many of us, our happiest moments of childhood are those times we were allowed to play and explore the world, both physically and with our kid’s imagination. But as adults, we have forgotten that child-like sense of wonder and the fact that playing isn’t something kids do on their own or with other kids. Sure, there is a lot to be said for spending time on your own or socializing with other children your own age. But children also crave the attention of parents and want to have these experiences with you. ... Read More

Halloween has always been about safe but scary fun. This year, however, the rise of COVID-19 has left a lot of people worried that it will be scarier than ever, so much so that many have declared this year’s Halloween to be cancelled. It doesn’t necessarily have to be that way, but this is definitely not going to be your typical celebration. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate Halloween safely in 2020: Trick-or-Treating — The biggest concern this year is with trick-or-treating. There are a few... Read More

For parents, it’s not just about surviving 18 years with a kid until they reach adulthood. It’s also about teaching your kids how to be prosperous and capable adults able to cope in the real world on their own. A huge part of this is how to handle and manage your money. Here are some of the top ways that you can help your children learn the value of money: Go Old School with a Piggy Bank — One of the earliest lessons about money that you might remember is putting aside all the loose change you found in... Read More