Motherhood + Parenting

Dear first born, In a few days, a new baby will be at our house. In the past months, we have talked about his coming arrival. You have heard us talk about how baby brother will be so tiny. He...

So, maybe the words "cemetery" and "fun" have never been in the same sentence in your family but in mine they go together like peanut butter and jelly.  I can't even count how often we have driven past a cemetery and the...

As busy moms, we know there is nothing more satisfying than getting a little extra help, especially in the morning when your mind is racing in 30 different directions and so are the kids. So, we partnered with the...

Growing up I knew that understanding the love languages was something that could play into a happy or not-as-happy marriage. I knew going into my own marriage that it was important to own how I felt and what made...

My daughter started soccer this year. Her team was far from being the reigning soccer champions, however each little girl received a shiny new trophy. Now, I am not against the whole "everyone receives a trophy" thing. I think...

Becoming a mother changes you.  Right?  We all know that.  You learn more about yourself than you ever thought possible.  You do and say things you never DREAMED you would ("Do NOT eat those crackers from the toilet!") and...

Today has been one of those days. Parents, you know what I'm talking about. My morning closely resembled a Benny Hill skit without the music. With Charlie being a little over one year old now, she is very active and...

  Dear new mom fighting postpartum depression, After my second daughter was born, I was a mess. Emotionally and physically. I kept it a secret, of course. Rarely would I let anybody catch a glimpse that I was having a hard time...

I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately.  We’re having sleep issues transitioning to a toddler bed and I can’t decide if it’s the cause or effect of the raging tantrums from mom and son alike.  And while...

I recently read an article on LinkedIn about women having an affair with their career/work. I spoke with a wise and trusted colleague about this subject and she said to me, "I think that women have to be connected...

I feel like I have read a lot lately about the so-called "Mommy Wars," which references the one-upping and harsh judgments that occur between mothers. I don't lose much sleep about it. I assume people are judging my parenting...

We're going on vacation.  We leave tomorrow morning.  I couldn't be more anxious about this trip... for all the wrong reasons. A ten hour road trip with a toddler is reason enough for anxiety, but in my mind, that's the...