Parenting

Breakfast: The Most Rushed Meal of the Day I saw this meme recently that pretty much summarizes modern motherhood. It says “Regular people: Sorry I’m late. Traffic was nuts. Moms: Sorry I’m late. My daughter’s sweater was “too sweater-y” and the baby ate a Band-Aid.” For those times when it’s one of those mornings, getting [...]

The Importance of Back to School Budgeting Between tuition, essential school supplies, and new clothes for growing kids, the back-to-school season can present a financial squeeze for parents. A helpful method to deal with these new expenses is to list and budget these costs before they hit. Below you’ll find helpful tips for back to [...]

Celebrating Father’s Day this weekend? While expensive gadgets are cool, a handmade Father's Day gift and a thoughtful gestures can be a more welcome surprise. Check out our creative and budget-friendly Father's Day gift ideas to make this year one to remember… For the BBQ-ing Dad If you have a grilling expert in your household, a BBQ tool [...]

We all want to throw the best birthday parties for kids. But, sometimes, budget concerns get in the way. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of awesome spring and summer birthday party ideas that won’t break the bank. Finally, you’ll be excited to throw a party that you know your kid will love! Since you can’t always count [...]

While you may not realize it, art instruction is an essential part of the development of your child's brain, specifically their creativity and expression. You’ve probably heard that the brain consists of two parts. The left hemisphere is typically responsible for logical thinking and linear processes, while the right hemisphere is more concerned with feelings, imagination, and creativity. When [...]

Winter Health and Safety When snow begins to fall, it calls to most children like a flame to a moth. Parents scramble to bundle their kids in as many layers and essential winter accessories as they can before the race to a snowy adventure begins. But since the snowy season also poses risks, we’ve compiled [...]

Technology: Helping or Hurting? For many families, time spent on technological devices like smartphones, tablets, and gaming systems rack up more hours of attention than person-to-person interactions. This lack of face-time gives good cause for concern. However – plot twist! – some technology can actually help families stay close. What the Critics Say Critics of technology rail against overuse [...]

Social Media Guidelines for Kids Social media has become a huge part of how kids interact, and it falls to parents to ensure those interactions stay positive. Duties like monitoring kids and helping them create a healthy balance between social media and daily life may seem daunting. This post will show you how to set social media guidelines for [...]

Introverted vs. Shy Introversion is a personality trait often confused with shyness. An introverted person enjoys time alone. A shy person doesn’t necessarily want to be alone, but is afraid to interact with others. While therapy often helps a shy person, it can cause stress in an introvert and lead to problems with self-esteem. Introverted people [...]

Staying Warm this Winter Winter is here and CookiesKids.com has tips on all the gear that kids need to stay warm and happy this season. But outerwear, even kids’ outerwear, can include a lot of technical features. This makes it difficult to decide what’s right for your child. We'll take an in-depth look at outerwear to make buying [...]