Before I start this post, I want to say that I know the title has already angered a few readers. Some of you perhaps clicked on this post for the sole purpose of arguing in favor of breastfeeding. Before...
To be completely honest, I never pictured myself actually feeding my baby. I knew it was something I wanted to do, and I read enough about it to know why I thought I wanted to do it, but I...
I decide to climb out of bed before my alarm sounds. I couldn't sleep much last night anyway for today is the big day!
I prepare a breakfast of muffins, bacon, and eggs- all her favorites. Most mornings are cereal...
This month I'm celebrating 3 years as a stay-at-home mom. I always imagined I'd stay at home with my kids, like my mom did when I was growing up. When the time came, though, it was kind of unexpected....
Are you planning on heading to the polls on November 8th? Don’t worry about finding a last-minute babysitter. Here are a few of the most popular election questions asked by new and expecting parents.
“Can I take my kids to...
“Hello? Did you even hear what I said? Hey! Hello? That’s it, drop your phone and put your hands in the air!”
“Huh?”
Have you ever gotten the blank stare? Have you ever given it? You know the look, eyes slightly...
I don't often make New Year's Resolutions. The only one I can remember making and keeping was in 2017: no overnight trips with babies. Our fourth child was born that spring, and the other kids were 13 months,...
This week, my 2 year old has been waking up about an hour earlier than he has for the past few months, and he's not particularly quiet. Now that the days are getting longer, the sun is up early...
One of the biggest “brain traps” that I see parents of toddlers and small children fall into is the over-emphasis on BAD behavior.
Tantrums. Whining. Rough playing. Fights with siblings. Taking toys without asking. Yelling “no”. Inappropriate mealtime behaviors. Oh,...
I’ve started to write this no less than thirty times. Emotionally, I can hardly handle the fact my daughter is going to kindergarten.
I look at her and I fall between welling up in tears and being shocked about how...
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Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
