Parenting Perspective + Experience

In a world full of agenda-pushing and "dos and don'ts," it is incredibly hard to find a movie that is a great influence on your little one. Yes, an animated film may not change the world, but showing one...

The words on my newest mug say, “super mom.” My daughter picked it out at her school’s Penguin Patch, a program that allows children to shop for their families. Knowing my love for coffee, my daughter bought a coffee...

As a father of almost four years now, I am still amazed at the number of second looks, second guesses, and overall worry from others when I have my daughter alone. As a society, I feel we as fathers...

I grew up in a small house in Covington, Kentucky. Two loving parents, an older brother, a pet cat. We always had what we needed, got some of what we wanted, but never went without. By all accounts a...

This post is part of a sponsored partnership with Dollywood's DreamMore Resort. We are excited to highlight this resort and share our experience with our readers! If you have lived in Cincinnati for any period of time I'm sure you...

Throughout my entire life, whenever someone has asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I always had an answer. My dreams changed many, many, many times throughout the years. I wanted to be an artist,...

  “Would it be crazy?” Me, literally asking my husband about going back to college. "Nope," he assured me. He never, ever told me I was crazy. He hates it when I doubt myself. I had many reasons NOT to. I work...

A few weeks ago, a friend asked me if I would let my child watch Cinderella and similar princess films on Disney+, Disney’s new streaming service. She feared the central “damsel in distress” theme might not hold up so...

Volunteering teaches children the value of self-efficacy, helps foster empathy, and aides them in developing new skills and exploring new interests. Service activities also encourage civic responsibility and teach the importance of investing in our community and the people who...

Millennial moms (born 1981-1996) are obsessed more than ever with Disney. It seems to be everywhere nowadays. Walking through a clothing store you might notice the Disney section in the women's department is almost bigger than in the children's...