Manic: My kids were manic and antsy about the last day of winter break, so they told me that they wanted to do “one more fun thing” before heading back to school! Managed: I told them that if they worked hard in the morning taking down holiday decorations, doing chores and helping me with the […]
Teaching Kids the Caring Character Trait, Especially During the Holidays
December 8, 2011 By
Manic: The holidays, period! And it can be hard to take time to remember that the season is truly about caring and giving, but it is a good idea to set the example for our kids. Managed: Our writer, Lisa Walton, also a teacher and a Mom, asked me is she could share some fun […]
Tips for Teaching Our Kids To Have Good Character
November 1, 2011 By
Can you believe that it is November 1st already?! Crazy how time flies! As families continue to run at a rapid pace, we need to take the time to teach our kids about character and how to be good citizens. I try to remember to not only tell my kids about being respectful, doing the […]
Quick & Easy Last Minute Dinner Ideas
October 31, 2011 By
Manic: Halloween being on a Monday night and have to quickly get some good food into my kids before the onslaught of candy comes home! Managed: Thought of some quick and easy dinner ideas. Here are some fast food fixes before your family hits the trick-or-treating trail! *Put out a veggie tray, fruit and some […]
Halloween Decor Done by a Kid…and on a Budget!
October 26, 2011 By
Manic: Finding time to keep my promise to my daughter that we would fill our home, inside and out, with Halloween decor…and do it on a tight budget! Managed: Making the time and listening to her ideas….and then letting her implement her thoughts into holiday decor. She came up with some great stuff! She also incorporated […]
One Family’s Celebration of Life with a Tiara, Boa & Bday Badge That Lives On
October 20, 2011 By
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month in full swing, I celebrate the survivors and honor those lost. As my gal pals and I talk about how we all have been affected by this horrible disease, more stories are shared and one in particular left several of us very inspired. Although this is not a breast cancer […]
How To Talk With Your Kids About Money
October 12, 2011 By
Manic: Quickly giving my kids their allowance without really explaining the value of their earned dollars. Managed: Taking some time out of our busy week to have a good discussion about the value and importance of budgets and money. So when an expert offered to write a post about how to talk to your kids about […]
My Daughter’s Sweet Surprise that Made My Throbbing Feet Worth It All!
October 3, 2011 By
My 3TV name is the manic managed mom and boy did the manic managed part fit all of the mothers, fathers, grandmothers and teenagers all weekend who worked very busy volunteer shifts to raise money for youth theatre arts. Parents, teenagers and friends of the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre came together to put on six American Girl […]
Childhood Depression: Know the Signs
September 26, 2011 By
Managedmoms.com writer Lisa Walton takes on a difficult topic today and she does a great job with it. Read on to learn about the signs of childhood depression because our kids don’t come with manuals and they don’t come with revised manuals when they become teenagers, either. Lisa did her homework and learned about signs […]
Drinks & Foods That Keep Kids Hydrated
September 7, 2011 By
Manic: Our hectic back-to-school schedule with homework and activities that leave our family little time to remember important details like staying hydrated! Managed: In addition to everything else we parents have to remember, we also can’t forget to keep our kids hydrated. Managedmoms.com writer Lisa Walton reminds us how important this is and has […]
Back To School: 3 Safety Tips to Teach Your Kids
August 31, 2011 By
**Today’s article is written by our guest writer, Ritika Puri. Ritika is a savings strategist at CouponMountain.com, a website that specializes in deals, promotional codes and online coupons. In addition to her speciality in shopping and deals, Ritika enjoys connecting with moms and consumers to share valuable tips. Visit CouponMountain.com for great deals and smart steals! Ritika […]
Back-To-School Cool Cuts 4 Kids Coupon
August 21, 2011 By
Manic: In addition to everything else you have to do with the busy back-to-school season, you forgot to get the kids a haircut and looking at their untamed mane reminds you! Managed: Found out how you can get a $5 off coupon at the very cool Cool Cuts 4 Kids locations. Not only does Cool Cuts […]
Starting the School Year on a Positive Note: 10 Tips for Parents
August 10, 2011 By
Manic: School started! Managed: This year I want to avoid becoming run-down because I let myself get overwhelmed with our busy calendar. So, I asked our managedmoms.com writer and school teacher, Lisa Walton for some advice. She came up with a helpful top 10 list of things we parents can do to have a […]
Back To School Bargains: My 3TV Segment This Week
August 4, 2011 By
Road Trip Adventure, Day 2: Ups & Downs of Taking Scenic Route
July 12, 2011 By
Manic: With so much to see, we decided to stay only one night in Santa Monica, so we were already off on the second leg of our road trip journey. Would this be manic or managed? Managed: Decided not to rush, but to take it slow and drive the scenic route that would take us […]
