Nothing screams tearjerker quite like a homecoming video of small children jumping into the arms of an older sibling. I mean, it may as...
I love the idea of creating special traditions as a family. Creating traditions brings a rhythm to our lives. Traditions anchor our kids’ childhoods...
When I decided to breastfeed my first child, I was pretty go-with-the-flow about it. I was going to give it a go and be...
When I found out I was pregnant, after the initial shock of "what the heck?" wore off, I went straight into planning mode. Planning...
The stick turning pink or in my case, the phone call from the nurse telling me I was pregnant after 2 long years of...
"I keep meaning to reach out."
"Let’s get something on the schedule."
" We should get together."
I don’t know how many times I have uttered those...
This time of year is difficult for me. It’s the time when I spend weeks on end begging, cajoling, and bribing my friends and family. It’s...
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 is now an unforgettable day for our family. It marks the day when our 14-month old daughter, Tess, took her...
Sleep.
It’s the holy grail of parenting young human beings, really. Throughout the first couple years of a child’s life, a mom simply can’t avoid...
I absolutely love Mother's Day, but not for the reasons you may think. Like every other mom, I love the ceramic ring holders and...
People are more important than things.
I can't remember where I first heard this phrase. A quick Google search tells me it comes from Randy...
Dear Single Parents of the World:
(In addition to single parents, I am also talking to those who have spouses who travel extensively or work...
One of my favorite things to do is to steal away on a late evening, after leaving my son safely with a sitter, and...
A social media post goes around every few months discussing the importance of inviting everyone; if you are unsure whether to invite ‘her’, then...

























