We’ve all been there. You are out in public with your child at the park, in the grocery store, at your older child’s school, at the bank, or at the library. Your child wants to play on your phone...
I could probably write a book on this subject but I will settle for a blog series!! As a mom, I have learned that there is a delicate balance between being a nervous wreck and being sane. Sometimes I feel...
One of the craziest things I've found about motherhood is that everyone seems to have an opinion on my life and they feel free to voice it now. I have no idea what it is about...
A small body sailed into my bed and got as close to me as possible. "Alligators again?" I asked sleepily. She nodded as I settled the covers over her and held her close until she stopped trembling and...
As a doula, I hear a lot of different opinions about birth plans. One thing I used to hear a lot is that a birth plan is a “ticket to the OR.” I also sometimes hear, “Well, you can’t...
Let's go waaaaay back to a simpler time when we didn't have responsibilities, jobs, or kids...when we were kids ourselves. Playing on the playground, making dandelion crowns, listening to New Kids on the Block (or if you need to...
I just read an article about how the Church can help those who struggle with depression. I appreciated Garrick D. Conner’s input into the conversation about mental health issues in the Church, as his words are compassionate, sympathetic, encouraging,...
If you are in the market for some fun and relatively inexpensive sensory options for your child, I have some tips for you! The internet is full of ideas concerning sensory play and products to help sensory seekers. While...
(*Spoiler alert* -- this is going to be a rant. Disney fans, please refrain.)
Last month, my three-year old and I went to Disney. Disney Magic Kingdom, to be precise -- little did I know about how many Disney and...
When I heard other moms talk about mom guilt, I wondered what that meant. Then I told myself that I don't think that would ever be me. Shocker, I become a mom, and there it is: mom guilt! If...
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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...
