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Aug 31
8 min

Picky Eating Strategies

We have STRUGGLED with picky eating in our house over the past year. My 7-year-old, who has not always been a picky eater, decided last yea

Katie Ramirez

Aug 28
5 min

How To Get Your Kid to Do Chores

A study recently published in January 2020 in the journal Child Development shows that when asking children for help with a challenging task

How to Determine Your Preschooler's Ideal Bedtime

Katie Ramirez

Aug 28
3 min

How to Determine Your Preschooler's Ideal Bedtime

You would think school-aged children are too old for bedtime meltdowns. It is easy for bedtimes to get pushed back over the summer... playi

Katie Ramirez

Jul 30, 2019
8 min

Why Dads Are Meant To Be The Fun Parent

Wow! I am still totally blown away by what I am about to share with you. This body of research about men and the impact their parenting has

Katie Ramirez

Jun 6, 2018
7 min

Potty Training 101

Alright moms and dads! Go ahead and do the jig. You are about to enter one of the most exciting segments of your parenting journey. The s

Katie Ramirez

Apr 23, 2018
5 min

6 Expert Tips: Flying With A Baby

Long gone are your days of hopping on an airplane carrying a small backpack, putting your ear buds in, and enjoying your new book as you cru

Katie Ramirez

Feb 27, 2018
6 min

Finding the ME in MothEr

Ya'll, it is hard being a mom. Let me get something out of the way... becoming a mother is the best thing that has ever happened to me

Keeping Your Toddler Entertained on a Road Trip

Katie Ramirez

Nov 8, 2017
6 min

Keeping Your Toddler Entertained on a Road Trip

Let me cut to the chase. I do everything in my power to road trip while my kiddos are sleeping. Check out Surviving a Road Trip With a

Tips For Parents: Finding Time To Exercise

Katie Ramirez

Aug 28, 2017
7 min

Tips For Parents: Finding Time To Exercise

Have you ever met a mom that didn't need a major boost of energy or a little stress reduction? What about a mama who desperately wants

Katie Ramirez and Lisa Pietropola

Aug 1, 2017
6 min

Teaching Your Child A Second Language

"I honestly did not expect the kind of positive response I received from this, but as a teacher of almost 13 years now, this has yielde

"How Do We Do It?" - Adoptive Father Of Five Children Reveals His Secret

Steve Kpakiwa

Jun 17, 2017
4 min

"How Do We Do It?" - Adoptive Father Of Five Children Reveals His Secret

Sitting behind the wheel, with my wife in the passenger seat, I will always remember the rush of emotions that came over me as we drove to m

A Story: How Becoming A Father Changed A Recording Artist

Paul Kpakiwa

Jun 15, 2017
4 min

A Story: How Becoming A Father Changed A Recording Artist

As the moment slowly came to an end, I realized that the one sound I didn't hear was my own voice. This realization, in time, became my

Katie Ramirez

Jun 12, 2017
4 min

A Letter to Working Dads

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about how awesome my husband is at juggling the never ending demands of being a working dad. And I told

How To Survive a Road Trip With a Toddler: Timing Is Everything

Katie Ramirez

May 23, 2017
6 min

How To Survive a Road Trip With a Toddler: Timing Is Everything

The thought of spending hours trapped in a car with a toddler (or in my case, two toddlers) calling my name like a broken record ("momm

Is Your Spouse Frustrated With How You Are Parenting?

Katie Ramirez and Colleen Sanders

May 3, 2017
4 min

Is Your Spouse Frustrated With How You Are Parenting?

Regardless of how compatible a couple is, differences exist. In fact, your partner’s unique qualities are often even attractive to you. Du

Katie Ramirez

Apr 18, 2017
5 min

Maternity Leave Bucket List For Moms

Whether your maternity leave is 6 weeks or 6 months, it is important to take a small piece of that time to heal yourself. Your soul. As a

10-15 Minutes A Day Keeps The Chaos At Bay

Katie Ramirez

Apr 6, 2017
3 min

10-15 Minutes A Day Keeps The Chaos At Bay

I must admit, I often find myself longing for alone time. I sometimes dream of the day my two toddlers will play together without begging f

Help, My Wife is Leaving Me Home Alone With the Baby!

Katie Ramirez

Mar 28, 2017
5 min

Help, My Wife is Leaving Me Home Alone With the Baby!

Many dads are terrified of caring for their baby without being close enough to do a hand-off to mom when the baby starts to squirm. However

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