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Breaking down alternative education options for school-aged kids
Montessori? Reggio? Forest? If your head is spinning with all of the alternatives to traditional schooling, we’ve got you covered in this breakdown.
Real talk: Paid family leave
What is paid family leave and why isn’t it accessible to all? We’re getting real on why we need this policy and how you can help make a change.
Playdate Survival Guide: Setting boundaries for stress-free socializing at any age
Peek this guide for some helpful hints to make playdates - and setting boundaries for them - a breeze. (Perk: it’s sorted by age!)
Letting go: Why I let my kids roam (safely, ok?)
Is letting your kid roam his or her own neighborhood really now called 'free range parenting'? Or is it simply childhood? We're here for the conversation...
What is a school lottery and how does it work?
Don’t let the prospect of a school lottery system stress you out - we’re breaking it down step-by-step here.
theCityMoms’ Digital Editor :: Tiffany Shull in the Momlight
There’s a fresh new face around here - help us welcome Tiffany Shull, Digital Editor for theCityMoms!
In defense of toys: The gift-giving season
As this message of “less stuff, more memories” makes its annual appearance, CityMom Morgan is piping up in defense of toys. Here's how to gift toys mindfully and with more meaning.
When your ex's wife becomes your bestie
Can your ex's new wife become your bestie? In short, yes. CityMoms Amanda shares her story of blending families and friendship.
Are college prep services worth the investment? (Answer: Yes.)
Your baby becomes a toddler, a kid, and a teen. So how do you plan when he starts talking college? And are college prep services worth it?
Top 10 things for your parents emergency car kit
Be prepared for anything life hands you while you're out cruising. From Jiffy Lube of Indiana, here are the top 10 things for your parents emergency car kit.
What is the Child Tax Credit?
We hear lots about the Child Tax Credit, due to go into effect July 15th. But what is it? CityMom Victoria is scooping the answers.
Finding peace this Autism Awareness Month {and always!}
Another April, another Autism Awareness Month is upon us. Mary Rosswurm - CEO of Littlestar ABA Therapy - wants you to know why this matters:
I'll do better tomorrow {what it's like parenting in a pandemic}
I lost my temper, was on my phone a ton, and had the tv on too much. I’ll do better tomorrow. This is parenting in a pandemic.
My Mother-in-law passed, how do I honor her memory?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… until it isn’t. My mother-in-law passed and I’m struggling to honor her and comfort my husband during the holidays.
Being a stepmom during the holidays is tough
I spend many days having to jump through special hoops as a Stepmom, however the holidays make the hoops a whole lot harder to navigate.
The great 2020 childcare crisis is real. So what are we going to do?
The childcare crisis has hit working women hard. How do we recover from a pandemic, less caregiving options, and ‘hey momma, figure this out? We're diving in to the Great Childcare Crisis of 2020.
Goldfish Swim School is keeping us Safer. Stronger. Together.
Spoiler alert: Swim lessons are one of the few non-contact activities kids can participate in, and it can save lives! Stay safer, stronger, together at Goldfish. #sponsored
Parenthood during the pandemic: a CityMom's perspective
Here is my note to every employer out there: If you have employees who are parents, now is your time to take care of them the way you expect them to take care of your business.
The teacher's experience of reopening schools during COVID? Not great.
Should schools reopen and how? We wanted to know the teacher’s experience with reopening schools. What is it like when you are suddenly the new frontline hero?
Hey momma, how do you feel about back to school options?
That feeling of uncertainty and nerves at not knowing what school options are right? We’ve got it too. We are breaking down the school options on the blog.