Tag: parenting
At Our House, We Say More the Merrier
Our house is a house where you don't have to ask first to come play. We live in a neighborhood with many kids, and...
Impermanent Permanence
Buying the home where, God-willing, you plan to spend the rest of your days. Having the kids who consume and take and fill every...
Battling Decision Fatigue
I remember recently sitting at a restaurant one evening and staring at the menu, feeling foggy and unsure of what to order. I smiled...
You’re Not My Best Friend: A Mother’s Reflection
Parenthood is a journey filled with twists and turns, surprises and revelations, and moments that both warm the heart and challenge the soul. It's...
Confessions of a Summer-Hating Mom
Confession: I hate summer. This may be the most unpopular of all my unpopular opinions. Between the heat, the bugs, and the lack of...
How Sleep Training Made Me a Better Mother
Disclaimer: All content and information in this blog are for informational and educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for medical advice.
If you had...
An Ode to the Moms Who Went First
If you’re lucky enough to have befriended a mom with kids older than yours, you know the value and perspective they bring to your...
Maybe Screen Time Is Not Such a Menace
Screen time.
Oh, how we love it and abhor it for our littles. Screen time is a respite for parents of tired toddlers, ten minutes...
Making Friends in Indianapolis: A Guide to the Growing Friendship Scene
Making friends is hard, especially for us moms. Fortunately, the internet has come through to help us make new friends!
Many different groups designed to...
My Daughter Has a Job, and She’s Not Even Born Yet
My daughter has a job, and she's not even born yet.
Although we had discussed the possibility months prior, when I became pregnant in early...
From Registered Nurse to Stay-At-Home Mom
Two months ago, I had my last day at work. As a hospital nurse for seven years, the hospital was my second home. It...
Tips for Preparing for a Winter Arrival
Dear Mama, Who Recently Had a Positive Pregnancy Test,
Congratulations! You'll be having a winter baby! I know that we're all celebrating spring, which...
My Kid Is a Picky Eater, and I’m Still a Good...
I knew there would be a laundry list of things keeping me up at night when we became parents. The lack of sleep is...
No Sick Days For Mom
There are a plethora of analogies I can use when it comes to motherhood, but the one that I always come back to is...