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4 Things I’ve Learned About Parenting As My Kids Get Older

May 28, 2021 by Melissa Chapman 10 Comments

4 Things I've Learned About Parenting As My Kids Get Older

4 Things I've Learned About Parenting As My Kids Get Older It sounds kind of cliche- the idea that in parenting my kids I feel like I'm the one who is learning and growing in ways that I couldn't fathom just a few years ago- but it is true and I'm sharing 4 Things I've Learned About Parenting As My Kids Get Older . -Ive come to realize that while my heart breaks that my daughter is no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Fun, Featured Tagged With: Lessons Learned Being a Parent, Melissa Chapman, Mommy musings, parenthood, parenting older kids, the Staten Island Family

Tips for Moms to chuck their PERFECT List

May 6, 2018 by Melissa Chapman 23 Comments

Tips for Moms to chuck their PERFECT List

After all these years what I've learned is that being an imperfect parent is actually the greatest gift we can give our kids, and I'm happy to share some parenting pointers to help you and your kids resolve to be less perfect and more present! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Fun, Featured Tagged With: just for moms, Mommy musings, parenting, Pursue Your Passion

How do you nourish your kids hearts and minds?

March 29, 2018 by Melissa Chapman 37 Comments

It's the question that plagues me as a parent... How you nourish your kids hearts and minds? And here's my truth- as a parent- it feels at moments that I may very well be swallowed whole by all the laundry that awaits me , which continues to mound on my son's bed or the never ending dust bunnies that cover every last nook and cranny of my house which scream to be cleaned. And in the face of all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Parenting Tips Tagged With: Bad Mother, Melissa Chapman, Mommy musings, parenting, the Staten Island Family, unplugged play

What would YOUR Mommy Rehab look like; this is mine

December 10, 2016 by Melissa Chapman 1 Comment

It seems like every time I turn on the television or open a magazine-there's a newsy alert that yet another celebrity has entered rehab...Imagine having unlimited funds and hand-servants to do your bidding- and still not being able to handle all the pressure! What about all us regular moms, trying to stay on this treadmill of tending to our children's every need and desire while attempting to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Motherhood Musings Tagged With: Mommy indulgences, Mommy musings, mommy rehab, Mommy time out, Tips for carving out mommy me time

This Holiday Let American Girl Doll Invite Your Child on an Adventure and Win a Lea doll and a Lea to the Rescue Blu-Ray/DVD Combo pack

November 29, 2016 by Melissa Chapman 99 Comments

Congrats to our winner Corine! I'll admit it- in our family we have succumbed to the intoxicating lure of the Doll culture. While the marketplace is brimming with dolls, there is a crop of dolls that EVERY GIRL MUST GET HER HANDS ON-- it's American girl and it is NOT only a doll but often times a history lesson through imaginative play, accompanying novels and accessories. These background … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Kid Gear Tagged With: Activities, Activities for older kids, Gifts for Kids, Girl Power, Holiday Fun, Indoor Kid Friendly, kids milestones, Melissa Chapman, Mommy musings, the Staten Island Family

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