Welcome to another CapitalMOM Real Life Conversation! Today, we're diving into the concept of flipping the script—changing the way we talk about situations with our kiddos and with ourselves. Rachel’s Competition Glimmer I'm going to start with a glimmer. My daughter...
Hello, CapitalMOM readers! My name is Cassidy Vineyard Pflanz and I’m thrilled to join CapitalMOM as your newest blogger. Writing for a community of parents who are as invested in their families as I am is such a wonderful opportunity. I’m excited to dive in and share...
Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned pro, here are some mom hacks that we have learned—sometimes the hard way—over time that you can start using today. Mutual Glimmer We're going to start with a glimmer today, and it's a mutual glimmer. It's a really fun one that...
Hi, we're Rachel and Ashlee, hosts of Real Life Conversations with CapitalMom. First of all, thank you again for joining us. We always are super grateful to have you here. Ashlee’s September Glimmer Today, I'm going to start real quick with my glimmer, which is more...
This week, we're going to roll into a tribute to summer and talk about getting into the swing of back to school. Our Summer Glimmers & Dimmers But first, let's go ahead and start with our glimmer and our dimmer. Rachel's July Glimmer My glimmer this month is my...
This month, we're going to talk about fostering sibling relationships as we move into the summer months. Ashlee & Rachel’s Joint Dimmer So we're going to start with our dimmer first. A joint dimmer. It probably seems like we talk about this a lot, but this was too...
Hi, I'm Ashley. And I'm Rachel. Welcome to our series, CapitalMOM Real Life Conversations. This week, we're going to be talking about bedtime routines—how they're different for every family, but ultimately how we use this time to connect with our children in different...
This week, we're going to talk about getting out of the house with our kids and things to do in our local community. But before we get into that, we just want to say thank you for being here. We recognize that, in this world, there are so many things that you can tune...
Another tricky subject we are currently navigating through - dating. My son turns 13 this May and I can’t believe he will be a teenager. The dating world has changed even in the last 10 years. Recently, he has been talking with a girl he met at youth group. Mostly via...
Whether it's a snow day home from school, an unexpected business meeting, or a childcare arrangement that fell through, there probably will be times when I’ll need to leave my child home alone. It's natural for parents to worry when first leaving kids without...
One of my most cherished dreams as a mom is that my children should be the best of friends. To see them fighting, grabbing each other's toys or constantly bickering and squabbling can be a distressing and bewildering experience. On the other hand, when my children get...
Makeup, crop tops, skincare routines. My daughter is only nine years old, but she’s growing up faster than I did. Navigating Tween Years I was a tomboy growing up. I loved sports, ponytails and nothing pink or frilly. My daughter, however, is completely the opposite....
We recently returned from a family vacation. There were eight of us crammed into one car to see Mount Rushmore. It was on that trip when I realized that my kids were cool and fun to hangout with. They're at a great age where we can sit and enjoy their company. It made...
Every child deserves to go to school in a safe, warm and loving environment that fosters learning. Every staff member deserves to go to work and not fear for their lives. The images are heart-wrenching, the loss of life incomprehensible. Talking to your children about...
Summer break can't come soon enough. We’re all desperate to decompress from the wild pace of the school year and enjoy a little downtime. But for parents of preteen or teenage kids who are past the age for camp and too young to find summer jobs, there’s a slight...
My daughter, Collyns, is almost nine years old. All her life, she has hated sports. She tried gymnastics but didn’t enjoy it. She loves to swim but not in the winter. She doesn't have a competitive bone in her body. She's my “free spirit,” the complete opposite of my...
Let’s face it, as much as we might want to keep our kids away from social media forever, that’s probably not realistic. It could happen at any time. Eventually, my kids may want their own social media accounts. It’s not a political question, but I know people have...
One quarter down and Cohen is doing great in middle school. He takes pride in his schoolwork, and really enjoys most of his classes, but hates it. He dreads going every day! I am not worried about his grades; he is getting all A’s. Even though he says middle school is...
Middle school. Just saying the words brings me thoughts of puberty and pimples. Of insecurity and awkwardness, including bad hair and braces. Really, middle school years, I believe may be the most challenging and confusing time in one’s life. However, the idea of...
The dreaded question, “where do babies come from?” Cohen starts middle school next year and I think it’s time to have the talk. Yes, the “TALK” talk. The talk that no parent looks forward to, but all parents know it's critical. Having "The Talk" There is no perfect or...
At what age should your child be allowed to get a cell phone? Talk about a loaded question, especially if you're a parent arguing this point with your child who is upset that they are the only kid in school without a phone. Nowadays, the internet told me that the...
After celebrating Father’s Day, I realized how lucky I am to have my father in my life. About 15 years ago when I was a freshman in college, my day had a heart attack. He had to undergo a quadruple bypass surgery and wasn’t given very good odds of survival. He is now...
Getting a 100% on a test. Unloading the dishwasher. Playing your hardest in a game. These are all reasons why a parent could reward their child. But is the reward necessary and does it help? Or are the above reasons what is expected of them? When I was growing up, I...
Investing in your future is one of the best lessons you can instill in a child. Yes, I’m talking stock market, here. It’s never too early or too late, for that matter, to learn all about the stock market. It can be a fun process and you can even use play money. Let me...
Di-vorce - the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body. But what does that mean to a child? I’d like to start off by saying my husband and I are not getting a divorce! I repeat, Mitch and I just celebrated our 10-year anniversary, and we are...
School holidays, after school times and summer present challenges for families when parents work. Finding suitable care for children is tricky, particularly when usual arrangements fall through or kids tell you they are too old to be looked after. When Is the Right...
As I was watching my husband take our daughter’s senior pictures, I realized I am at a crossroads of jealousy and admiration. Jealous of the bond between my husband and our oldest daughter. He witnessed every first in her life: the first time she rolled over, her...
Growing up, I was required to write thank you notes for all my birthdays. My grandma would always call after my birthday and ask if I’d gotten her card in the mail. I always felt awful if I didn’t acknowledge her with a phone call or note.
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