Tori Hart
The Grief of Goodbye
There's raw grief in knowing it’s over.
A dim room and a flickering screen are familiar; these were the comforts three years ago that showed...
Toddler Adventure Day: A Momma’s Hopeful Solution
Is there anything quite as good for your self-esteem as being at the top of a toddler’s list?
They’re tiny but their opinion is mighty;...
Hello Flight Anxiety, My Old Friend
If you're anything like me, travel is a significant source of anxiety. Of course, many things in my life are anxiety-inducing. I seem to...
Someone Is In the Kitchen With Mommy
Last month, my family decided to have a slow morning. That in and of itself isn’t all that remarkable - none of us, even...
Trust Your Gut: Just Say “No”
If my twenty-month-old were my life coach, her motto would be simple: Say “No”
There are lots of ways of repeating this mantra, according to...
From Pacifier to Pillow: A Journey in Toddler Comfort
When my daughter was born, she refused a pacifier.
This was shocking to me, as a clueless new mother, because I had assumed all babies...
Toddler Sized Laundry Lessons
Oh, laundry. My arch-nemesis. We meet again.
Okay, it isn’t the actual laundry that bothers me. If the clothes didn’t need to be folded and...
Frozen: A Toddler Obsession
“Echo? Play Frozen.”
Perhaps the most common request in my household is the one to yet again bring the movie soundtrack echoing through our kitchen....
Hey Mama: It’s Me, Your Thyroid
Dear Mama,
Welcome to the newfound challenges of motherhood! You totally did it!
It’s a whole new world! I know it’s scary, but I’ve seen you...
Must Love Rocks
Eight years ago, my now-husband got down on one knee and offered me a gorgeous, beautiful rock on an engraved band and a promise...