Alison Brittain
Self Care: Mama, Are You Dressed?
For some reason or another, self-care and getting dressed has always been the first thing to go when I’m under stress. Finals week in...
Bed-Sharing on Vacation: An Unexpected Gift
I've always been a tightly wound parent. With anxiety as my constant companion, it’s difficult to stop seeing past a single action and worrying...
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month: Early Intervention is Key
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month has special meaning to both my first daughter and me. When she was born, she seemed perfect to...
A Lesson at the Park: Empowering Our Children With Choices
Recently, my toddler has taken to exerting his blossoming independence by making strange clothing requests. For a week after “crazy sock day” at preschool...
Sweet Sleep: Top 5 Swaddles for Your Baby
I was just a few months shy of having my first baby when I stumbled upon swaddle blankets as a “must-have” item for my...
I’m Nobody’s Grandbaby Anymore
Growing up, I was blessed to have eight grandparents involved in my life; four grands and four great grands. I had strong, close relationships...
An Open Letter to My First, On the Eve of My Third
As I sit here typing this, my third baby is squirming around in my belly, 38 weeks huge and threatening to come any day....
Confessions of a “Good Grade” Addict
Confession time; I’m a recovering report card junkie. A people pleaser. A certified square. Star charts and student of the week recognition? Yes please!...