Posts written by Erin Kane
Surviving Car Travel
As my family gears up for yet another six-hour road trip from New York to Massachusetts today, I am once again preparing for my role as Car Activities Director. When the kids were younger [...]
An Hour Changes Everything
For most, that extra hour of sleep on Saturday night was a welcome treat. Falling back for Daylight Savings Time is usually preferred over springing forward. In my household, though, that extra hour—60 [...]
5 Uses for Halloween Candy
Sugar highs. Sugar crashes. Cavities. Weight gain. There are so many good reasons not to eat all that Halloween candy today. So what to do with the pounds of candy your kids hauled in [...]
Handmade vs. Store Bought
It’s almost become ubiquitous on TV, in popular movies and books: Harried working mom doctoring some store-bought item, trying to pass it off as handmade. Whether it’s cupcakes for a school function, dessert [...]
Homework Tips
Earlier today I wrote a post (on my other blog) about the daily struggle in my household over homework. One of my sons is in 4th grade and the expectations for his age are [...]
Favorite Finds for Back-to-School
Today is a very big day. It’s “Meet the Teacher Day” at the elementary school. We mothers often refer to this as “Get School Supplies Out of Your Dining Room Day.” As I pack [...]
Soon The PTA Will Come Knocking
If you’re reading this blog, chances are good you have at least one child at home. If your child is in elementary school, chances are even better that the PTA will be knocking on [...]
What Are Your Kids Reading This Summer?
We’re halfway through summer break here in New York and it’s time to fess up: my boys are not breaking any records for number of books read. Sure, they’ll pick up a book every [...]
Dealing with Picky Eaters
I am the mother of two picky, picky eaters. Over the years I have tried everything within reason to get my boys to try new foods. While I’m not one of those moms who [...]
Tips for Vacationing with Extended Family
Last week, three generations of my family converged on a single house on Cape Cod. It was the first time we rented a house together and I’m sure we all carried in some anxiety [...]
