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Are You a "Say and Stray" Parent?
You might recognize this: You tell your child, “Clear your dishes,” “Turn off your tablet,” or “Stop jumping on the couch,” and then you...
saribethgoodman
6 hours ago1 min read


The Best Family Vacation Spot in Every U.S. State
It's time to think about your next family vacation and I am excited to have a guest blogger to share a well-researched list of some of...
saribethgoodman
Sep 124 min read


Beware the 3rd-Day-Crash (I’m Not Talking About the Kids)
3rd-Day-Crash Survival Kit The new school year is starting soon…And I want to warn you about something that sneaks up fast: The...
saribethgoodman
Aug 42 min read


When is a Trip Not a Vacation?
A dad recently vented on Reddit that traveling with young kids felt more like work than fun. One commenter offered a simple vocabulary...
saribethgoodman
Jul 102 min read


Kids Don't Get Sarcasm
A TikTok Trend: Not as Harmless as It Seems There’s a TikTok trend going around where parents joke to their kids, “I’m so hungry, I could...
saribethgoodman
May 292 min read


Are You THAT Parent?
Are you THAT Parent? Recently, a parent asked for advice on how to help her 3 year old navigate preschool. The child came home upset,...
saribethgoodman
Mar 282 min read


We Don't Bounce Back
Experiencing trauma, loss, and pain changes us. We don't "bounce back" to our previous state. We change and cope.
saribethgoodman
Feb 32 min read


Kids Need HR for the Holidays
I do not intend to belittle the very real harassment and microaggressions people experience at work. HR exists to address those issues,...
saribethgoodman
Dec 18, 20242 min read


She's Not Thankful
I saw this Facebook post yesterday on Thanksgiving. Being a mother is literally the most unfulfilling, unrewarding job in the world. ...
saribethgoodman
Nov 29, 20241 min read


What's with Blue Pumpkins on Halloween?
Blue pumpkins : A new heartwarming Halloween symbol. You might see kids with blue pumpkin candy buckets trick or treating this year....
saribethgoodman
Oct 30, 20242 min read


#1 Strategy for a Smooth Home from School Transition
Picture this. Your child is 9 years old. He walks in the door after school, and you say, “Don’t just drop your backpack on the floor....
saribethgoodman
Sep 19, 20242 min read


I'm Bored: The School Break Blues🎷
They have toys, games, art supplies, kids in the neighborhood, and still you hear that 🎶 whine, “I’m bored.” You all just came back...
saribethgoodman
Jul 12, 20242 min read


Kids Have Big Emotions: Free Download
Does your child have trouble bouncing back from meltdowns, tantrums, and disappointments? One powerful skill you can teach your kids is...
saribethgoodman
May 21, 20241 min read


I Got Criticized on IG
I Got Criticized on Instagram... And I didn't handle it well. I was really stressed and distracted by it for an entire day. I was frozen....
saribethgoodman
Apr 28, 20243 min read


How Do Kids Spend $$?
I cringed 😬quite a few times when I saw what some students bought as souvenirs on field trips. -There was the huge 🐀 gummy rat as big...
saribethgoodman
Mar 20, 20242 min read


#1 Way to Teach the Value of $$
Try explaining to your child that a $28 XL hoodie from Target is a better value and just as good as a “Be Kind Giant Hoodie” for $60 and...
saribethgoodman
Dec 18, 20232 min read


Make the Teacher Your Ally
Whether you are dreading or looking forward to Parent/Teacher Conferences, go with the goal of making the teacher your partner. Putting...
saribethgoodman
Nov 8, 20232 min read


Only 4 Days of School a Week⁉️
Yes, you read that right. There is a new trend to change the typical school calendar to a 4-Day Week. It is controversial, but the trend...
saribethgoodman
Sep 21, 20232 min read


How to Shift out of Vacation Brain and Into a Work/School Mindset
At 3 pm on the first of work day after a recent vacation, I felt a sudden, sinking, roller coaster stomach. Did I miss an important noon...
saribethgoodman
Aug 10, 20232 min read


5 Things I Learned From Barbie
I still have my Barbie doll. It represents hours of happy, imaginative play. I did not develop body image distortion or eating disorder...
saribethgoodman
Jul 27, 20232 min read
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