Manic: Just returned from a big road trip and instead of feeling rested, I’m back to feeling just plain overwhelmed! Does this feeling sound familiar? I bet 99% of you said yes! Managed: 4 words – prioritize and pace myself! Since we returned from our trip…. *Both of my cats have tummy issues, so it is […]
Parent Alert: Are Earphones Harming Our Kids’ Hearing?
June 30, 2011 By
Manic: When traveling with my tween and teen, I’m quick to toss them earphones to turn my restless kids into quiet happy beings. This way the trip time passes smoothly and the car or airplane ride is peaceful….but are those earphones doing more harm than good? Managed: When my friend suggested that I write about this topic, I […]
Mom Tips To Get Kids To Eat Healthier: My 3TV Segment Today
June 20, 2011 By
Manic: Kids are home on summer break and they want to snack constantly, so I had to come with ideas to get them to eat healthy foods all summer! Managed: Thought about my tricks that have worked, some on purpose and some I stumbled on accidentally, so I decided to show my tips in my […]
Motherhood Is Not For Sissies…Happy Mother’s Day!
May 7, 2011 By
Manic: My life of a busy Mama! Managed: Stopping for a moment to say thanks to the woman who taught me how to manage my manic tendencies, which has made me a better mother. So Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. And a simple message of thanks… 1. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me […]
Someday I’ll Miss These Days: Managing Manic Schedules!
April 5, 2011 By
Manic: Just as the school year seems to be winding down, my calendar is filled with spring performances, hockey training camps, tryouts, year-end school projects, AIMS testing, award ceremonies and more! Managed: Take a deep breath, get organized and remind myself that someday I’ll miss these days! Are you a manic managed mom like me? Take […]
A Website That Every Parent Should Know About!
March 27, 2011 By
Manic: Quickly sorting through the sea of kids movies, music, books and more to make sound decisions about what they watch….and sometimes making the wrong decision. At times, I’ve screwed up because I decided too quicky or I gave in to the common argument from my kids that goes like this….”well my friend’s mom let them […]
Creative Spring Break Suggestions? Try Asking Your Kids
March 15, 2011 By
Manic: I quickly agree with my kids’ wishes to schedule multiple play dates over Spring Break. Then I wonder where the week went, why we are all tired and what we missed. However, one managed mom I know did something smart… Managed: My gal pal, a mother of 3, sat her family down to ask […]
Managedmoms.com Review of Body Worlds
March 11, 2011 By
Several years ago I took my son to see the Body Worlds exhibit. He was 11 years old. Three days ago I took my 9-year-old to see the exhibition at the Arizona Science Center (www.azscience.org). Friends have asked me if I think the display is appropriate for kids. That I can’t answer for you, as […]
Gal Pal Power
March 1, 2011 By
Manic: Feeling tired, worried and overwhelmed with a sick kid! Managed: Reaching out to gal pals for help! Gal pal power is amazing, that is all I can say! Well, I guess I’ll say more since this is a blog after all. And yes, I must admit, I’m long-winded. So, I’ll keep this short and […]
A Tough Mom Call
February 28, 2011 By
Manic: Soon before show-time my daughter told me that her throat hurt. Hmm, is this post nasal-drip from allergies or an illness? With no fever, I went with allergies. And I was wrong, but I didn’t know that until later. Managed: She did great at the show, looked good and seemed to feel great! I […]
Manic Mondays, Broken Bones & Paying It Forward
February 22, 2011 By
Managed: Going with a Mom friend to take the kids to an indoor playground on what is usually a Manic Monday, but instead was a day off of school for President’s Day. Manic: Discovering that your friend’s first-born daughter just broke her leg on a trampoline at a local place that is 15 minutes away. […]
My Family Travel Tips Guest Post on Travelmamas.com!
February 17, 2011 By
I am so excited! Travelmamas.com is an awesome site that you have to know about for amazing travel deals, steals and terrific tips! My guest post about family travel tips is live on the site today! And boy did I have some good material to share! Our recent hockey trip to Vegas had some travel surprises […]
Manic Managed Mom Movie Review: Bieber Fever!
February 13, 2011 By
Before I took my 9-year-old daughter and two of her friends to see the PG-rated Justin Bieber movie, “Never Say Never,” they all claimed not to be fans. Two hours later, the Bieber fever had taken hold. Wow, that was fast! For those of you out there debating whether or not to take your kids […]
Savor the Sweet Sibling Moments
February 7, 2011 By
Manic: Leaving my sick teenager to get my daughter to her orthodontist appointment on time. Managed: What happened next reminded me to let go of the manic moments to instead focus on the sweet ones. Read on to see what I mean. Two weeks ago, my teenager, like most kids in the month of January, came […]
