Mom In Real Life

Helping kids stay active and coming up with ideas to keep them moving while we are socially distancing and asked to "stay at home", it's hard! If you are needing some ideas, check out this free program called Hy-Vee FitKids!

My kids have interrupted me 21 times already today and it is only 10:43am...and they have only been up since 9. Now they are arguing on the other side of the wall and all wishes of quiet and focus to work are gone. I went to Facebook to regroup, gather my thoughts, and see if I could figure out a …

My friend filled me in on this fun group over on Facebook that is all about bringing smiles to everyone while we are practicing social distancing. It's fun and super easy and everyone can be part of this hunt.

Anyone else have kids that are already saying, "I'm bored!". It's a struggle right now for all of us but we've got some great resources at our fingertips that are free.

Right in the middle of my first conference call, my family opened the door that had the sign on it that said: "Do Not Talk To Me Unless it is an Emergency or You Are Bleeding". No one was bleeding and it wasn't an emergency. I knew that we needed to change a few things...cause this …

If you are looking for fun, family-friendly activities in March, check out this great list!

Will e-learning be used if Rochester Public Schools needs to close due to coronavirus? That question and others are addressed in the latest note from the Superintendent.

If you are looking for a place that is full of fun activities, where your child can make some new friends, check out this list of great summer camps!

Find your long underwear and winter gear and make the drive with your kids because this event is amazing!

That first meeting I had with you before my kiddo started 6th grade, I tried to be a brave mom but you saw a few of my tears.