Megan Cain
Mama, Go To The Doctor!
I am the official scheduler of my family. Admittedly, I’m quite good at it. I can see my and my spouse’s respective work calendars and our color-coded family calendar without even checking an app....
Must Haves To Get Through Summer
Summer is in full swing and as it marches on I have found a few things that are making my summer a breeze.
Face Sunscreen
I have officially hit the age where I will not go...
A Few Facts about Stepparent Adoption
A stepparent is a growing role in today’s world. And in some cases, a stepparent is more significant in a child’s life than a biological parent. If this is the case in your life,...
Parenting a Toddler While Pregnant: Tips From a Tired Mama
It’s 3:00 a.m.
My toddler just woke up screaming for me.
I am acutely aware of my large belly and swollen feet as I drag my tired body out of bed.
As I rock her back to...
My Daughter’s Birthmark
My daughter went to the doctor today. It was nothing serious, just a routine ENT follow-up. She was squeezing my hand and anxiously waiting for Dr. Gutt (or Dr. Goooooot as she calls him)...
Is My Toddler Eating Too Much Sugar?
I want someone to look at me the way my kid looks at an Oreo.
There are no two ways about it—we Americans love our sweets. Whether it is a sugary treat from Starbucks or...
My Two Year Old Daughter Wears “Boys’ Clothes”
As a first-time mommy, I was inundated (and admittedly obsessed) with all the parental resources out there. I would spend hours researching the perfect bottle, the perfect breastfeeding technique, and the cutest hair bows.
As...
Tips on the Crib to Bed Transition
Someone important (I do not pretend to know who) said, "being a mother is learning about strengths you didn't know you had and dealing with fears you never knew existed." This sums up my...
Tips for Dealing with Your Two-nager
Nothing in life worth having comes easy, right? This statement rings particularly true when you are the mother of a two-nager. Urban dictionary defines two-nager as “a person, two years old, possessing the attitude and...
When His Mother Died: How His Grief Changed Him and Us Forever
To this day, I remember every detail of that phone call. It was just a few weeks after Christmas. Amidst the post-holiday haze, I was getting back into my normal weekly routine. My cell...
Mom Guilt: The Saga of Sunscreen and Unicorn Moms
Sunscreen broke me today. Yep, you heard right—SUNSCREEN. Let me set the scene for you. I was at the pool with my family. Within a few moments of finding a seat, I caught a...