Tag: baby
You Can’t Spoil a Baby
"You can't spoil a baby." With my first child, I learned this from friends, family, and books alike. At the time, though, it felt...
Second Child Reality: When Your Baby is No Longer THE Baby
My husband and I had a plan. We had discussed a second child and had “scheduled it in” for after our summer festivities, family...
Second Baby Amnesia: How Did I Forget Everything?
“An Elephant Never Forgets,” well then I am officially calling it that an elephant is a better mom than I am...at least when it...
Baby Girl, I Just Met You
Have you seen the viral video of the latest Michael Buble song? If you haven't, grab the tissues. Know that you've been warned. If...
Getting by Without a Stroller (And Loving It)
When I was pregnant with my son, I had every intention of buying a stroller. We were lucky enough to have a friend give...
When a Baby Needs Mental Health Treatment
Most of my career has been devoted to play therapy and the mental health treatment of children ages 0-5-with a particular focus on trauma....
Babysitter Anxiety
“Babysitter Anxiety”: It totally sounds like the title of a bad (but good) Lifetime movie, right? And yes, by the way, I have probably...
I Thought I’d Be Ready for Another Baby
At this moment in time, my kids are 3 1/2 and 20 months old. I haven't had to buy formula in over eight months,...
Spring Babies Rock! 5 Reasons to Have a Spring Baby
Many couples have the luxury of choosing when they want their baby to be born. Those lucky fertile women that can family plan and...
What “Severe Baby Blues” Actually Felt Like for Me
Here is my truth: The first two weeks of my second daughter's life were some of the darkest and scariest days I've ever experienced....
The Upside to Babysitting
When my husband and I decided that I would be a stay at home mom, our biggest concern was money. I had a good...
Our Vacation – My First Time Being Away From My Baby
I suspect I may receive a few eye rolls after writing the following sentence, but the longest time I have spent away from my...
Saving Babies’ Lives with Safe Haven Baby Boxes
As a mom, nothing is more important to me than keeping our children safe. Saving the lives of babies, and providing options for parents...
Baby Led Weaning – Another Approach to Introducing Solid Foods
As a first time mom, the learning curve is steep. I wish I had saved all of the questions I typed into Google at...