Mama Drama: Potty Training On The Go
September 3, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment

Dear Mama Drama:
My two year old is potty training and has moved into wearing “big girl panties.” I am freaked out about taking her out of the house because I’m afraid she’ll have an accident and will become too discouraged. How can I take her out and help her to be successful?
~ Stuck in the [...]

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Little Kickers, Big Parent Dreams: The Art of Surviving Summer Camp
July 26, 2010 – 5:30 am | 7 Comments
Little Kickers, Big Parent Dreams: The Art of Surviving Summer Camp

I am a soccer mom.
Or at least I really want to be. After a failed attempt at introducing my daughter Hadley to soccer a couple of years ago, the dream was dead. I vowed I would only enroll her again if she asked.
That blessed day came a couple of months ago. Within an hour of [...]

Mama Drama: Extreme Hair Pulling
July 23, 2010 – 5:30 am | 2 Comments
Mama Drama: Extreme Hair Pulling

Dear Mama Drama:
I am really worried about my son. He is three years old and has a really hard time handling frustration. When he doesn’t get his way or becomes frustrated with something, he starts pulling out his hair. He has done this so much that he has large bald spots all over his head.
I [...]

The Children’s Hospital Q & A: Soothing Summertime Allergies
July 16, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
The Children’s Hospital Q & A: Soothing Summertime Allergies

Every month, Mile High Mamas features a Q & A from The Children’s Hospital on a different health topic. This month’s topic is all about how to sooth your child’s summer allergy symptoms. Learn how to reduce allergens in your home so springtime allergens don’t ruin your summer.
Most people think allergies should stop acting up [...]

Heat Wave Rainbow Science Projects!
July 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Heat Wave Rainbow Science Projects!

Make a Rainbow of Science in Your Home and Escape the Heat
The hot weather is here to stay for a few days. You’ve been to the pool everyday for a month. Now what are you going to do with the kids? With a little science and color knowledge, you can create rainbows inside.
Sharpie Pen Science
Pull [...]

Literally chalking up yet another crafting failure
July 12, 2010 – 6:00 am | 20 Comments
Literally chalking up yet another crafting failure

The kids and I recently made sidewalk chalk.
I know. Such ambition chalks shocks even me.
You see, I hate crafts. Always have. And despite my best efforts to be THAT mom, I always will.
I grew up with a domestic goddess mother so renowned that she opened the most acclaimed English tea rooms and gift shops in [...]

Mama Drama: Tantrum Trouble
July 9, 2010 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Mama Drama: Tantrum Trouble

Dear Mama Drama:

My six-year-old son is struggling with anger. He is often very frustrated with his sister or us when he doesn’t get his way and every little thing leads to extreme outbursts. He screams, yells, hits, and throws things. When we try to get him to calm down he yells no and stomps [...]

Travel Tips: Flying With Kids
July 8, 2010 – 7:00 am | 6 Comments
Travel Tips: Flying With Kids

Although I would never call myself a travel “expert,” with family on both coasts I can assure you that we’ve done our fair share of traveling with kids. With distances over thousands of miles, airplane has become our main mode of travel. It’s not cheap. It’s not easy. But it is fast. If you’re planning [...]