Tag: parenting
Why Are We Still Talking About Screen Time?
It’s happened again. Another well-meaning mom’s post about the negative effects of screen time has gone viral. You know the one—a mother keeps track...
The Struggle Days In Parenting
A close friend gave birth to her son in late April, just three weeks after I had my daughter. When our families got together a couple...
“When Will You Have Another?” { Family Planning }
Our son turned one recently, so naturally, the questioning has begun. It takes many forms, but the most commonly heard is, "Are you going...
Parenting Teenagers (By Learning to Let Go)
My days of diapers, bottle feeding and baby proofing are long behind me. My “babies” are all well into the double digit age range...
My Son’s Experience With a Mom Bully a.k.a. “Mully”
I need to begin by saying no, I don't think my child is perfect. He's four years old and he has good days and...
Furry Firstborns: When Dog Meets Baby
When my husband, Jeff, and I picked up our brand new Miniature Schnauzer puppy on a snowy day in 2006, we learned her breeders...
Indy Mom Strong :: Project Home Indy
This is the first in a series "Indy Mom Strong", profiling mothers who have overcome obstacles and struggles in the midst of motherhood. Share your...
Why We Babywear {International Babywearing Week}
Many moms these days are turning to babywearing these days, and why not? Not only are the benefits for baby numerous, it helps mom...
5 Ways I Manage My Time Differently Now That I’m a...
I never realized how much time I actually had pre-children until after they were here. The idea that I ever used the phrase “I...
Happy First Birthday, Baby.
My sweetest,
As I lay here snuggling blankets that smell like you, clinging to the idea that you'll only be a baby a few weeks...
Childhood Unsupervised: A Thing of The Past?
Motherhood used to involve currently-ludicrous concepts like letting your children play outside unsupervised or walk to school alone. This gave mom and kids a...
My Love / Hate Relationship with Fundraisers
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...
Stop Defending School Dress Codes.
Recently, a Kentucky teen was sent home for school for a dress code violation. The offense? Her collarbone was showing. Just yesterday, I came...
11 Paradoxes of Motherhood
Ah, motherhood. It's an immensely joyful, heart-warming experience that we mamas wouldn't trade for anything in the world. But it can also sometimes be unimaginably crazymaking, turning...