Laying awake in bed at 2 a.m. desperately and unsuccessfully trying to soothe your newborn is difficult to bear. It’s a parent’s worst nightmare to have a child who’s clearly uncomfortable, and you can’t seem to do anything to help them feel better. Unfortunately, every parent deals with this at some point during the challenging…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
Why You Need to Have a Skincare Routine in Your 30s
Skincare routines when we are teenagers or in our 20s can be pretty basic. You may not have as many skin concerns to worry about besides experimenting with products to cure acne. Once you enter your 30s, it is time to take things more seriously. A lot can change in your 30s, whether in life…
5 Ways to Embrace Minimalism in Your Home
What is minimalism? On the surface, it may seem like this practice boils down to “own less stuff.” However, it goes well beyond avoiding wanton consumerism, involving a mindset shift. Instead of filling your life with random objects, you make room only for those that spark joy, in the words of organizing legend Marie Kondo….
Barbara Dee on Parenting in Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet & GIVEAWAY!
“A powerful depiction of the impact of climate change on a young activist’s mental health.” —Kirkus My kids are stressed out about the planet. My oldest child is so concerned that, as an Industrial Design major at RISD, she’s minoring in Environmental Studies. I’m worried too. You should see me in the kitchen policing the…
Dinosaur Atlas blog tour & GIVEAWAY!
Welcome to the National Geographic Kids Dinosaur Atlas Blog Tour! To celebrate the release of the National Geographic Kids Dinosaur Atlas on September 20th, come along on a blog tour that spans the continents as we showcase not only the most awesome dinosaurs, but also highlight the geography, environment, and climate that supported these ferocious, fascinating, and fabulous…
Improve Your Essay Writing Abilities With Amazing Tricks
Improving essay writing abilities deals with writing skills and research abilities. Follow this article to enrich your essay-writing abilities with some tricks.
8 Picture Books Featuring Outdoor Activities & GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Valerie Bolling. I’m excited to watch her career take off as an author. For some of us, the Covid lockdown was a time that stymied our creative output but for Valerie, it was the exact opposite. I’m so proud of her and the amazing books that she has created….