It’s not the on-page deaths in ‘Harry Potter’ that make me weepy. It’s the cut-short promise of a mother’s love. Read More
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The One Page of ‘Harry Potter’ That Always Makes Me Cry
Category Archives: Family
A Comforting Fortress of Bookcases
In which Amy gushes about the hidden powers of bookshelves. Read More
Kickstarter Alert: Solve Puzzle Mysteries From ‘The Enigma Emporium’!
Love escape rooms but not the price tag? A new Kickstarter launches today that will give you hours of puzzle-solving fun without the hefty price tag. Read More
“The House With a Clock in Its Walls” Is a Wickedly Fun Movie for Fall
Eli Roth’s ‘The House With a Clock in Its Walls’ is the first spooky family offering this fall. Here’s how to incorporate this film into your family’s activities this Halloween season. Read More
Do You Inktober? Here’s Why You – and Your Kids – Should!
Last year, my kids and and I took on the Inktober drawing challenge. Here are some reasons I encourage all families to give it try. Read More
Solo Through The Years
The scene where Han Solo meets Chewbacca in Solo: A Star Wars story is so iconic, it must be recreated… by what better than a puppy? Read More
You Need New Friends (Or at Least Need to Learn to Listen)
If you’re ever inclined to generalize about a certain type of person, it’s probably because you haven’t met enough of them. Read More
Dear Hugh Jackman: A Birthday to Remember
The week before my niece’s twelfth birthday party, I got a call from my sister asking if we (my son, husband, and I) would dress up as Ayla’s favorite stars for the event. I knew there must be a story behind this. There was. My sister wrote it in her own words, and I felt the message of dreams and family was meant to be shared with a wider audience. Enjoy. Read More
How My Daughter Teaches Me to Stop Subconsciously Insulting Myself
The most beautiful girl in the world looks exactly like me. So maybe I’m not so bad after all. Read More
Things I’ve Spent More Time Doing Than Serving Jury Duty
Many people don’t bother voting to avoid jury duty. While it can be a hassle, here’s a list of things that take more time than jury duty. Read More
Indian Wedding Traditions Nick Jonas Needs To Know
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are engaged. Even if you’ve seen an Indian wedding, you may have missed some elements. Here’s a quick primer. Read More
Be a Contestant in the Jim Henson Creature Challenge Live
Start building! You have 26 days to be a contestant on Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge Live! Read More
Call a Disney Friend for Free at Bedtime This Month
The Disney Store is offering a free hotline this month where your child can call one of five characters for a special bedtime message. Read More
The Paradox of Summer Screentime
It’s hard to enforce limits on your kids’ electronics time when you want to spend that much time on electronics too. Read More
Surprise Dad With Some Imagination or Some Culture This Father’s Day
Not sure what to get dad for Father’s Day? I have a couple of suggestions brought to you by Crate Joy. Read More
(I Wish I Knew) How to Parent an Extrovert
An introvert struggles to figure out what her young extrovert needs to socially grow. Read More
Start Preparing Now to Cancel Next Mother’s Day
The best Mother’s Day will be the day when we no longer need Mother’s Day. Read More
Mother’s Day: Not-So-Great Expectations
It’s Mother’s Day again. For those of you out there having a hard day for any one of a million reasons? I see you. I celebrate you. Read More
It’s Time to Update Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend, and I have a few arguments about why we continue to celebrate a holiday that is meant to acknowledge someone in our lives that should be acknowledged every day. Read More
5 Tricks to Help You Introduce Your Kid to Their Hero
Meeting Austin St. John was overwhelming for my whole family, but for my 7-year-old, this was a chance to meet her hero. Since we only found out about his attendance at Awesome-Con with about sixteen hours to prepare, things got pretty frantic. This checklist helped us get ready for the event and have a great time introducing our daughter to her hero. Read More
