Tag: parenting
First Steps for First Steps
The average age for a baby to take their first steps is between 9 and 12 months. My son’s first steps were at 18...
Less Judgment, More Support: Thoughts on Parenting in Today’s World
Let’s get real for a second: life is hard. No matter who you are, it’s just really hard sometimes. Then, add parenthood on top...
“Mommy, Why Do You Have Lines on your Head?”
This morning my sweet little 4-year-old son woke up, gave me a kiss, and innocently looked at me and asked, “Mommy, why do you...
The Perils of Parenting a Perfectionist
My oldest daughter is a perfectionist.
I am not.
And so the battle rages.
She makes lists. Morning to-do lists. Weekend to-do lists. She has a very...
The Day The School Lost My Son.
As a parent, I have always been lead to believe that you are supposed to trust those whose sole responsibility is to take care...
You’re In Survival Mode, And That’s Okay.
You're in survival mode.
This is for the mom that hasn't had a good night's sleep in 3 months. The one struggling with a teething...
Why I Decided to Kill the Guilt and Work Full-Time
Going back to work after having a baby can be IS tough. I remember taking my sweet boy to daycare at 10 weeks old. It felt...
We Eat Breakfast on the Couch – Avoiding a Toddler Tantrum
“Two’s tough.” It’s what my sister tells my nephew when his younger sister is throwing a tantrum that his 4-year-old brain doesn’t understand (we...
Let’s Talk About Mom Doubt.
For so many of us, it's the storm cloud hovering over every big decision, every heat- of-the-moment reaction, every 11PM Google search made in...
Clean, Soft Sheets – Showing Love with Simple Gestures
I wake for what feels like the hundredth time of the night to the tiny cough of my toddler, echoing from the monitor on...
Why There’s No Definitive Book on Parenting (Despite All These Articles)
If you type “book on parenting” into Google or Amazon, you’ll find a wealth of books are available for your immediate purchase. Don’t have...
Mom Dating
Mom Dating
I have entered this new stage of life I like to call "Mom Dating". A dear friend recently moved away and that change...
Come On, Mom: 10 Ways I Ruined My Toddler’s Day
Ah, the toddler years. Talk to any mom who's been there, and she'll tell you. These beautiful monsters will push you to the brink...
Year One of Parenting: Lessons Learned
The other morning, I was drinking coffee and watching my 15 month-old son play while babbling to himself. It was one of those sweet...