Becoming a parent is a lifelong goal for many, believing it is written deep within their DNA. I was NOT one of those people. When I became a parent, there was a huge learning curve. One person would tell me I was spoiling my baby by holding him too much. Another person would tell me to strap ... » Learn More about Those Hazy Newborn Days
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Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
Preventing Stank Breath (or…Helping Kids With Their Dental Health)
Growing up with a dental hygienist mom, I learned the importance of No Stank Breath early in life. My teeth have always been a priority...maybe an obsession. I once broke my nose in a swimming pool and despite the copious amounts of blood and my crooked nose, my only concern was if I'd knocked any ... » Learn More about Preventing Stank Breath (or…Helping Kids With Their Dental Health)
Creative Ways To Keep Your Child Learning During The Holidays
My husband and I are dorks. There, I said it. We're always looking for opportunities for our kids to learn and lemme tell ya: tHeY lOvE iT. That's my sarcasm font. As I've previously mentioned, I'm a sucker for the holidays, but as I've also previously mentioned, my husband and I? BIG DORKS. ... » Learn More about Creative Ways To Keep Your Child Learning During The Holidays
Fast Forward Through Fall. Let’s Decorate for Christmas!
There's something you must know about me: I turn into Buddy the Elf at Christmastime. Especially in recent years 'round these parts, fall has become this confusing season full of 80 degree days that immediately give way to ridiculously cold winters. There doesn't seem to be any time to enjoy an ... » Learn More about Fast Forward Through Fall. Let’s Decorate for Christmas!
Tips For Raising a Human
There's so much pressure on parents and kids today. Has any other generation been raised (or had to raise kids) with so many things all up in their faces? From the multi-tasking to the vastness of technology to the pressures of social media pressures to the way we're expected to be "on" all day ... » Learn More about Tips For Raising a Human