Perspectives in Parenting

Running errands with small kids during a pandemic is less than ideal. That's why I try to be as efficient as possible - it adds quality family time at home when I can get our weekly errands completed with...

Life is full of many hard things. My son recently taught me that sometimes we need to give ourselves a little pep talk to get through those hard things. I never realized my 2-year-old would be able to teach...

In a year full of plot twists and surprises none of us could have ever predicted, there are certainly plenty of things we can complain about. However, as I look back on this (crazy, insanely long) year, I realize...

As a parent, you may already know these staggering statistics: drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second-leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 14 in the United States, according...

World Kindness Day is November 13. Traditionally, it is a time set aside for people to mindfully connect and offer love, support, assistance, etc. to their neighbors, friends, or even strangers. It's a beautiful concept, and the world needs...

Resting isn't usually on my agenda. In fact, doing nothing tends to make me feel a bit crazy. Sitting around actually hurts my body. But I realized toward the beginning of 2020 that I am not infinitely expandable, and...

This school year is, obviously, like no other before. The decision to send our daughter to preschool was difficult, and I had a lot of reservations leading up to the first day of preschool. The obvious: Will she get sick?...

Halloween is my family's favorite holiday. We love everything about it: making costumes, decorating, watching scary movies, the weather. And of course, for the kiddo, the best part is Trick-or-Treating. When else do you and your friends get to stay...

Covid-19 has certainly thrown everything for a loop. From work, to social engagements, and date nights, there has been a definite adjustment to daily life. When  I focus on the positive, there is one thing that happened - our...

ATL Mom Collective, in partnership with Kumon, have put together this guide as a resource for Atlanta parents in search of academic support for their students. Whether you homeschool, attend school in person, or supporting your child during virtual...