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7 Top Father's Day Gift Ideas for 2026 (that he'll actually use and love)
Skip the tie. These are the top Father's Day gifts that dads actually want in 2026 with the best options for every budget.

Kristin Richardson
4 hours ago


Why Summer Break is No Break for Working Parents
You're not the problem; summer is just hard! I’m sitting in the parking lot of our neighborhood swimming pool, wrapping up a Zoom call and emails while my kids finish morning swim practice. This is my typical morning during summer break. No 7 am breakfast complaints. No stressing over tests. No permission slips to sign while sprinting out the door. No homework, teacher gifts, or silly dress-up days. And yet. My stress goes up every June. Sound familiar? Why is it that Summer

Kristin Richardson
Jun 8


Nannies vs. Babysitters: What's the difference?
When families begin searching for childcare, the terms nanny and babysitter are often used interchangeably. In reality, these roles are quite different in terms of responsibilities, experience level, and compensation. Understanding the distinction helps families set clear expectations and find the type of care that best fits their household.

Shara Phillips
Jun 2


Personal Assistant vs Virtual Assistant vs Family Assistant: What’s the Difference?
If you’re the one who keeps your busy family running - scheduling, planning, remembering everything - then you've probably searched this topic of a personal assistant, a virtual assistant, or even a house manager at least once late at night. And you’ve probably noticed something quickly. There are a lot of options in personal assistants for busy families and they’re not easy to compare. Some assistant services for families look like apps. Some offer virtual assistance only.

Kristin Richardson
Mar 30


Special Easter Gift Ideas for Kids: Gift Giving from Sherah featured in Southern Living Magazine
Make Easter gifts extra special and memorable with these ideas from our Sherah team featured in Southern Living magazine.

Kristin Richardson
Mar 24


The Ultimate Travel Planning Checklist for Families (So You Don’t Forget a Thing)
There’s a moment before every trip when you’re standing in your house, suitcase half-packed, clothes everywhere, someone yelling that they can’t find their favorite swimsuit, and you’re left wondering...Why did I plan this trip again? Do I really want to spend a week with these people? When does this get fun? Because you’re not just waking up and packing a bag. You’re managing all of the planning and logistics, anticipating needs, solving problems before they happen, and carr

Kristin Richardson
Mar 19


The Sherah Step-by-Step Guide to Summer Camp Planning
(plus our annual planning template!) It’s January. There's ice on the ground. You're begging your kids to put on pants and a heavier coat. Yet, it’s time to plan and register for summer camps. It’s insane. Like everything else as a parent these days, our culture seems to make it harder for us with earlier camp registration every year. We all have different strategies to tackle our to-do list . Some plan early. Some start late and take what’s left. Some don’t plan at all and

Kristin Richardson
Jan 1


Beyond the Turkey: A Guide for Men to Share in Thanksgiving Preparations and the Mental Load
As the holidays approach, the anticipation for busy women often comes with a significant increase in their mental load.

Kristin Richardson
Nov 1, 2025


Tips for an Easier Thanksgiving (and more enjoyable one!)
We've barely put away the skeletons, and it's already time to move on to Thanksgiving. Some of you have even already put up your Christmas decorations! Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious food, but it also marks the beginning of end-of-year stress. With decorating, house cleaning, meal planning, grocery shopping, coordinating with relatives, figuring out travel plans, kids out of school, plus still juggling work and our regular to-do list, it's too muc

Kristin Richardson
Nov 1, 2025


Pulling Together a Fun and Easy Halloween without Breaking the Bank
Get ready for Halloween in the easiest and most affordable way possible.

Kristin Richardson
Oct 13, 2025


My Baby Started Kindergarten: 4 Tips for Moms on the First Day of School
This week, my baby started kindergarten— Sherah Assistant and Mom Heather Cofer and I’ll never forget it. The buildup, the nerves, the excitement, the tears (mine, not hers). If you’re about to send your little one off for the first day of school, or you just did, I want to share a few tips I learned in the first week of Kindergarten that might bring you some peace of mind. 1. Let go of expectations I had pictured the perfect first morning: a big breakfast, a sweet outfit we
Heather Cofer
Aug 25, 2025


Why 212,000 Women Left the Workforce and How Employers Can Stop the Exodus
Why are 212,000 mothers leaving the workforce in 2025? The motherhood penalty is alive and well. Here’s what’s driving it—and how to fix it as an employer.

Kristin Richardson
Aug 13, 2025


The Stress-Free Back-to-School Checklist for Busy Parents
Your Family Back-to-School Checklist for a Smoother (and Saner) Transition as a Busy Parent The backpacks. The bus routes. The early mornings. Back-to-school season has a way of creeping in before we’ve had a chance to exhale from summer. And if we’re being honest, “ready” can sometimes feel like a moving target when you’re juggling a demanding job, growing kids, the dog, a leaky toilet, and everything in between. That’s why we created the Sherah Back-to-School Checklist: a
Heather Cofer
Aug 7, 2025


Halfway there! Time for Your Mid-Year Goal Check-In and Reset.
Download this free printable mid-year goal reflection worksheet to get clarity, take action, and finish the year strong—with less stress and more purpose.
All you need is a quiet corner, a fresh pen, and a little space to reconnect with yourself and reset your priorities.
Heather Cofer
Jul 28, 2025


4 Easy Summer Meal Ideas for Kids
Here are four easy, healthy meal ideas from our Sherah team of personal assistants that are kid-friendly and simple to prepare.

Kristin Richardson
Jul 9, 2025


Less Stress, More Presence: A Summer Survival Note for Our Sherah Moms
Summer is here, and if you’re anything like the rest of us, you're feeling both excited and a little overwhelmed.

Samantha Preddy
May 28, 2025


Save Time, Money and Stress with a Monthly Home Maintenance Calendar
We know how busy life can get, so we created a Home Maintenance Calendar to help you stay on top of seasonal and monthly tasks.

Samantha Preddy
Feb 12, 2025


The Unintended Effects of RTO Mandates and DEI Rollbacks on Moms in the Workforce
Flexible work arrangements aren’t just a perk—they’re a necessity for many employees, especially mothers.

Kristin Richardson
Feb 10, 2025


New Year, New You: Get Organized in 2025
Let's sit down together and take a look at the two big systems in your life: your physical space and your digital space.

Kristin Richardson
Jan 8, 2025


Top 10 Tasks for Busy Families and Homeowners this Fall
Here are the top 10 tasks busy families should focus on this October, with tips to keeping it stress-free.

Kristin Richardson
Oct 1, 2024
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