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Mega Cool Mama is run by Angela Concha who, just as her blog name states, is one Mega Cool Mama. As a Spanish teacher, active blogger, author, and mother of three, her dedication to her family is evident in her fun posts on cooking, playing, and crafting—all for the kids of course! “I put a […]

Why does the self-esteem of today’s kids seem to be falling?   We’re so obsessed by measurable outcomes in terms of quantifiable achievement in our kid’s lives these days, that I think we’re generating a huge problem in terms of their feelings of self-worth. For example, we praise high grades and high performance and frown

His friends, family, everyone is there to wish him a happy birthday. But how do you give him a day that he’ll remember forever, a party he’ll never forget, when you’re more worried about how you’ll pay for this week’s grocery bill or next month’s utilities? Here’s how to plan the party on a budget:

Errands: all parents have a list of them to get done. But they can become a total hassle when you have to bring the kids along. Some children may be fine with it, while others view the experience as torture and see fit complain the whole time. Just like that, a list of three or

The Lego Group manufactured their first toy bricks in 1949. However, Legos are far from being a thing of the past. From far off lands to film-inspired sets (The Millennium Falcon, need we say more?), this company has done more for the young, creative mind than most toy companies could ever hope to. Even The

As I got a little older, I had to become realistic with myself and come to terms with the fact that I would never play in the NBA. I wasn’t big enough, strong enough, fast enough, or just plain good enough to play at that level. I lacked the physicality it takes to be successful

Steffani Raff is an accomplished storyteller and a devoted mother. She’s also a blogger, an author, and a coach for young participants in the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Her first book, The Ravenous Gown, will be released this month, and is jam-packed with a new kind of fairy tale—the kind in which “beauty is bigger than

When I was young and my mom was pregnant with my brother, I was given the task of choosing his middle name. Of all the names I could have picked, I decided to go with my hero’s name: Parrish, as in Alan Parrish, the character played by Robin Williams in the film Jumanji. I’m only

Ever heard the phrase “You can dress her up, but you can’t take her anywhere”? Sometimes taking your children out can feel like that. But whether your kid’s a fidgeter or a food-fight starter, here are some suggestions to keep them entertained while they wait for their meals. 1. I Spy, of course! Restaurants are