by Tammy Mayrend | Jun 2, 2017 | Parenting in real life, Stridepost, Summer Fun |
For many kids across the country summer is about fun, relaxing and just being a kid. For parents, summer may make for more relaxation or added stress. “The “lazy days of summer” sometimes feel more like the “dog days of summer.” No one wants hectic schedules... 
by Tammy Mayrend | May 24, 2017 | Life Skills, Parenting in real life |
Does your child need help for attention or learning issues? Are they better prepared to face the day when they have a solid routine? Does your child do better when they have a check-list to process activities, chores and other to-dos? If you answered yes to any one of... 
by Tammy Mayrend | May 18, 2017 | Life Skills, Parenting in real life |
Mindy is a performing arts teacher in the greater NYC area, and the writer behind ThoroughlyModernMommy.com She lives with her husband and 8-year-old daughter in Greenwich, CT. Their family was brought together through transracial adoption. “I have an idea,... 
by Tammy Mayrend | May 17, 2017 | Parenting Tips, Stridepost |
We’re excited to announce that this week Stridepost is launching its new active notification feature for both the Parents and Kids apps. With this update, when your kids add to-dos, events or rewards, when they get to-dos done, redeem rewards or post on the family... 
by Tammy Mayrend | May 1, 2017 | Life Skills |
Are you looking for a way to motivate your kids to do chores, practice instruments & finish their homework? Set expectations & use rewards to motivate your kids with Stridepost. Our parenting app is now FREE and is an excellent way to see positive changes in... 
by Tammy Mayrend | Apr 27, 2017 | Life Skills |
Both of my children BEGGED to participate with me in the annual Take Your Child to Work Day. The thing is, my position for Stridepost is spent largely working remote. At first I was going to deny them, however given further consideration I said yes. They may have... 
by Angie Smith | Apr 25, 2017 | Life Skills, Parenting in real life |
It’s Spring! And that means buds on the trees, flowers willing their way through the soil, and soccer, crew, swimming/diving teams, softball, lacrosse, field hockey and organized sports for kids in many families. Some of these sports are a huge commitment, of time and... 
by Tammy Mayrend | Apr 18, 2017 | Parenting in real life |
As a mom, I know how difficult it can be to juggle work life balance. When my kids were babies or toddlers I would think, “It will get easier when they are older.” The reality of that is, that while they are more independent, the struggle is still real.... 
by Patrick Murray | Apr 11, 2017 | Life Skills |
So, my daughter wants to have a little piece of the yard for her very own garden this year. This, from the young lady who suffers dramatically from the experience, whenever her mom has tried to get her to help weed the existing garden, in summers past. But we’re... 
by Tammy Mayrend | Apr 4, 2017 | Parenting in real life |
I love the change in seasons. Mostly because it gives me the opportunity to do some fun craft projects with my kids. Certainly, I take their level of ability into account, however we have done some cool things! Take a look at some fun ideas to try with your kids....