I live in Orlando, but I can't afford to take my kids to Disney World all the time. Here's how we spend a cheap but entertaining day in Disney Springs instead.

I start at the Lime Garage before grabbing drinks at The Polite Pig.

Orlando, Parenting and Society, Travel with Kids, InsidercindymariejenkinsJanuary 4, 2023Disney Springs, Disney budget, LEGO Store, OrlandoComment

Baba’s Not a Buffoon: Dads Play a Big Role in Early Childhood Development

he trope of the absentee or deadbeat dad is so pervasive that it often seems like a lazy way to motivate your protagonist. Think of your top five movies and then try to name one whose dad is a good influence, or even alive.

Teach Kids About Consent: The Cat in the Hat

Ever wonder why “The Cat in the Hat” feels icky?

Profile of a Young Author: Amari

When young Amari decided to be a paleontologist, he didn’t see a lot of kids who looked like him in dino books. So he and his mom wrote their own!

Planner Problems: Swim Class

Hi, I'm Cindy, and I have a lot of #plannerproblems I've tried every type of planner there is and still have issues. Here's one of my micro hacks to fix those pesky #plannerproblems .

Opinion: Florida Bound

Relo Down Low, Parenting and Society, OrlandocindymariejenkinsMarch 29, 2022abortion, don't say gay, VoxPopuli, LGBT, LGBTQ, suicide, bullying, opinion peiceComment

The Utter Ease of Personal Disregard for Doctor's Visits After 40

Every time it occurred to me that I should go see the general doctor for a check-up, I thought, yeah, sure, I’ll do it soon, then promptly forgot about it.

Beijing, Parenting and SocietycindymariejenkinsDecember 27, 2021medical, insurance, MRI, self careComment