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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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
No Flame, Just Gas: A Tale of a Really Close Call
You know the saying, "When it rains, it pours?" That's all facts. I have been stressed to the MAX for a plethora of reasons, some of which aren't my reasons to share and so I shan't, but please trust when I say: I am teetering, people. TEETERING. via GIPHY So, as I'm teetering, my kids have ... » Learn More about No Flame, Just Gas: A Tale of a Really Close Call
Busy & Stressed & AHHHH?! Same.
Oh, hi. Feeling stressed? Like you can't catch your breath? Bowels raging against you? Just me? If you're feeling a bit AHHHHHHHHH right now, it's understandable, especially if you're a parent. Back-to-school is advertised as some sort of long-awaited freedom for parents, but in actuality it's ... » Learn More about Busy & Stressed & AHHHH?! Same.
Tantrum? Don’t Mind If I Do! –kids
All kids (and many adults...) experience tantrums, although they are most common during the toddler period. Understanding the motives behind the tantrums can be useful when learning to diffuse and prevent them. Having raised three toddlers, and educating many adolescents, I know a little something ... » Learn More about Tantrum? Don’t Mind If I Do! –kids
11 Fun Things To Do as an Expectant Mother
Oh, hey. I don't write much any more because KIDS and also KIDS. My crew is busy with a capital B (also expensive with a capital E...why don't the baby books prepare us for the cost of a 14-year-old boy's giant shoes?!), but I've come across a writing opportunity to make a little money by sharing ... » Learn More about 11 Fun Things To Do as an Expectant Mother
21 & Counting
In the quiet of the morning, my husband and I plant Valentine's Day cards for one another. He puts mine by my coffee; I put his on his school bag. A quick kiss--which is brave since I haven't yet brushed my teeth--and he's off to work. The end. We have no plans, no reservations. There are no ... » Learn More about 21 & Counting