Parenting 3/5

Having Dogs and Babies

When you find out that you're pregnant, you are overwhelmed with all of the natural feelings of nervousness and excitement. And if you're...

Jan 30, 2020

Organizing My Planner

How many times did I post last week? What should I post this week? What's on the schedule again for Christopher's "preschool" learning?...

Jan 29, 2020

The Lasts

Sometimes we have these moments that we wish we could hold onto forever. The first time that we become a mother, that our babies smile,...

Jan 27, 2020

Teething

Teething...the word alone can make mamas cringe. It’s a battle that takes a lot of fight, but one that we are determined to win for ours...

Jan 26, 2020

Mommy Self Care

Self care, something that we all know is important, yet still let fade into the shadows. But here's the thing, with it comes the better...

Jan 25, 2020

Getting Toddler to Brush Teeth

It's no secret that sometimes getting a toddler to brush their teeth can be a bit challenging, often feeling more like a chore than an...

Jan 24, 2020

Transitioning to a Two-Kid Family

This morning on Instagram, I had someone ask "what's the difference you saw since having two kids, instead of just one?" and it got me...

Jan 22, 2020

Someday I'll Be Me Again

Someday I'll be me again. Someday I'll start to read grown up books that peak my interest and challenge my own intellect more often than...

Jan 21, 2020

Establishing Story Time

From the moment that you are expecting, you are bombarded with unsolicited parenting advice. Messages about the importance of reading...

Jan 21, 2020

The Pacifier

Pacifier, paci, nuk nuk, binky, and chupon - the many names for the tiniest thing that is like mommy magic. It's easy, quick, and turns...

Jan 18, 2020

Eczema in Children

Having children with eczema can be stressful, to say the least. You are in constant worry if your child is uncomfortable and itchy. And...

Jan 16, 2020

Parenting a Two-Year-Old

My son is two. Very two. The past six months have been filled with all of those terrible twos nonsensical mother vs. toddler battles. And...

Jan 15, 2020

Steps Toward Crawling

Between the months of six and ten, babies hit a big milestone - crawling. It takes a lot of coordination with arms and legs, and also...

Jan 15, 2020

I Feel Like the Worst Mom Ever

Some days, I’m just the worst mom ever. I’m coming into my third year of motherhood and yet I still make simple rookie mistakes. I forget...

Jan 14, 2020

Co-Sleeping

I’m officially going to open the blog to one of the most talked about controversies in motherhood, co-sleeping. Before I had my son, it...

Jan 6, 2020

Milk Baths for Baby

Many moms aren’t aware of the benefits of breastmilk outside of just simply feeding. From creating teething popsicles to healing eczema,...

Jan 4, 2020

If I Never Had Kids

When was the last time you felt just completely overwhelmed? A week ago, yesterday, maybe even earlier today? My guess is, that it really...

Dec 30, 2019

Family Pictures

The holiday season is upon us! And as the festive part of the year is all about spending time with family and making lasting memories, it...

Dec 24, 2019

Taking a Toddler to the Movies

What can a parent do to ensure that they can take their toddler to the movies, not waste their money, and still get to enjoy the whole...

Dec 24, 2019

New Found Love

I thought I knew love before I had kids. I love my husband - I mean, we’ve been together for 8 years, I’ve gotta love that man. Over the...

Dec 23, 2019