Kathy Sisson

Michigan

Marketer, Mom, Reader, Eater, Writer . . . Words on @theeverymom @scarymommy @Herviewfromhome @motherlymedia Insta @KathMomDo

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60+ of the Best ’90s Kids Movies That Still Hold Up Today

2 weeks ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

We love nostalgic movies. Here are 50+ of the best 90s kids movies to watch as a family, from The Sandlot to Space Jam and The Lion King.
Adult Daughters Share the Best Life Advice They’ve Gotten From Their Fathers

3 weeks ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

Dad and daughter bonds aren’t only adorable to witness as moms. Research has shown that strong dad-daughter bonds can improve girls’ mental health and combat feelings of loneliness as they grow. For me, I always looked to my dad as a sage of sorts, asking for advice on everything from school papers to career challenges. He was confident, funny, and held strong values he passed onto me. Of course, I’m not alone in gleaning life advice from my father.
60 Nature-Inspired Girl Names So Earthy They Practically Come With a Flower Crown

3 weeks ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kathy Sisson has been a key contributor in the editorial parenting space for eight years, not only as a full-time editor at The Everymom but previously as a freelance writer for top parenting sites, including Scary Mommy, Motherly, Parent Co., and more.
These Are the Movies I’d Never Watch With My Kids (Because I'm Still Traumatized Myself)

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

One of the joys of parenting is getting to relive your own childhood—which includes rewatching some of your favorite films together. However, rewatching childhood movies with your kids doesn’t always go as planned. For example, my daughters didn’t like how the boys in The Sandlot treated girls—and were on the dog’s side for most of the movie.
In Defense of Letting Your Kids Go Feral This Summer

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

In rewatching the iconic summer movie, The Sandlot, Scotty Smalls’ mom sits beside him and says, “I want you to get out in the fresh air… run around, scrape your knees, get dirty, climb trees, hop fences, get into trouble for crying out loud.” I realized it was the same speech I gave my own kids as we approached summertime. I’m worried about too much screen time amidst the patchwork of summer childcare my husband and I have stitched together. We both work full-time, and our kids are getting older.
75 Girl Names That Start With K and Their Meanings

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

As a child of the ‘80s and ’90s, girl names that started with “K” were everywhere. Katies and Katherines were nearly as plentiful as the Jennifers and Jessicas of the time. Me? I’m a Kathleen. I love my full name, but my dad insisted I be called “Kathy.” The story goes my mom had a hard time calling me by my name when I was a baby because all her friends were named Kathy (yes, I have a Boomer name). To me, “K” names also feel inherently feminine.
Swankified 'Wicked' Birthday Party Ideas and Inspiration

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kathy Sisson has been a key contributor in the editorial parenting space for eight years, not only as a full-time editor at The Everymom but previously as a freelance writer for top parenting sites, including Scary Mommy, Motherly, Parent Co., and more.
Ice Cream Recall: 17,000 Tubs Flagged for Potential Plastic Contamination

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

Before you head to the store to stock up on ice cream tubs for your kids’ end of school year party, kids’ sporting event, or family’s Memorial Day weekend plans, you’ll want to check out the latest ice cream recall information from distributor Wells Enterprises. In April, the company issued a voluntary recall of over 17,000 tubs of ice cream due to potential plastic contamination, according to a recently released report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Most Popular Baby Names By Decade Since the Late 1800s

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kathy Sisson has been a key contributor in the editorial parenting space for eight years, not only as a full-time editor at The Everymom but previously as a freelance writer for top parenting sites, including Scary Mommy, Motherly, Parent Co., and more.
Can You Be a 'Kitchen Table Family' in the Days of Working Parents and Over-Scheduled Kids?

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

When raising two little girls, my husband and I adopted a minimalist approach to our parenting. With two under our roof, our focus is on survival, and we are comfortable cutting out that which does not make our lives easier, simpler, and more straightforward. But there was always one non-negotiable on our schedules: family dinners. We knew about the research-based benefits of eating dinner as a family, and I clung to the idea that family dinners had to mean slow family meals around a kitchen table.