Being a Happy Mom in Unhappy Times
When will it get better? It's the question we've all asked at some point or another - whether it be a first-time mom blown away with what...
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Apr 1, 2020
Open Letter to My Husband (Part 2)
Dear Marc, Being called your wife is one of the most beautiful things in life, but I often don’t feel like I am very deserving of the...
Mar 30, 2020
Goodbye Apartment 259
Dear Apt. 259, This weekend we said our official goodbyes. And while I am so happy to leave you to go onto bigger and better things, I am...
Mar 29, 2020
Why I Say ‘No’ When People Offer to Watch My Kids
A lot of moms jump at the very notion of letting someone watch their children, even for a couple hours. I get it, motherhood is damn...
Mar 27, 2020
I Wish I Could Freeze Time
I wish that I could freeze time, as it is...right now. And live in it for the rest of time. You, my children, are so pure, so curious,...
Mar 25, 2020
Staying Sane During Quarantine
As the COVID-19 outbreak has shut down schools, day cares, jobs, and public places, many parents late left home with stir-crazy children....
Mar 24, 2020
My Love for Books
As the world has turned a little crazy, I took a little time to focus on my family. And we’ve experienced a lot within these last couple...
Mar 24, 2020
Attention
Tiny Food Play (5 Minutes) Materials: Small pieces of food (blueberries, puffs, or cheerios) Instructions: Place your baby in a seated...
Mar 11, 2020
Having a Traditional Marriage Part 2: Equality
The other day I was driving around town, moving boxes, when I looked down and saw my ring. And I began to think about my marriage. Some...
Mar 6, 2020
Being Undermined as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Being a stay-at-home mom can be a very thankless job sometimes. Most days I feel like I am killing myself all day long to look around to...
Mar 4, 2020
An Ode to My Coffee
My dear caramel infused sweet one, You are one of the first things that pops into my head every morning. Even before I can pull myself...
Mar 3, 2020
Packing for a Move
One of the most tedious aspects of moving is the dreaded packing! And that’s the stage that we are currently in for our move. This being...
Mar 1, 2020
Communication
5 Little Ducks (5 Minutes) Materials: None Instructions: Lay with your baby on your backs on a bed or other soft surface. Sing the “5...
Mar 1, 2020
March 2020 Goals
Welcome to March everyone! Is it just me or did January go by way too slow, and February made up for it by going by way too fast? In...
Feb 29, 2020
Senses
Smooth Ride (5 Minutes) Materials: 2-3 Blanket Instructions: 1. Lay the blankets on top of each other on the floor. 2. Place your baby on...
Feb 29, 2020
Arms, Hands, and Fingers
Tiny Food Play (5 Minutes) Materials: Small pieces of food (blueberries, puffs, or cheerios) Instructions: 1. Place your baby in a seated...
Feb 29, 2020
Head and Neck Strength
Herb Play (15 Minutes) Materials: Fresh herbs and a shallow tray Instructions: 1. Place a variety of herbs on the tray. 2. Help your baby...
Feb 29, 2020
Arms, Hands, and Fingers
Change of Temperature (2 Minutes) Materials: None Instructions: 1. Hold your baby in your arms. 2. Start by holding them in one room....
Feb 29, 2020
Newborn Reflexes
Rattle Feet (5 Minutes) Materials: Two wrist rattles Instructions: 1. Attach both wrist rattles to your baby's ankles. 2. Place your baby...
Feb 29, 2020
Communication Sounds
Animal Story (10 Minutes) Materials: Black marker and paper Instructions: 1. Fold a couple pieces of paper in half. Using the marker,...
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