Tag: baby
The Love and Loss of a Dog
Almost a year ago, we lost our dog, Frank. He was with us for almost six years, which in the life of a Labrador,...
What is a Doc Band?
I had noticed it for a while but was hoping it was my imagination. The day my mom mentioned, “I think the baby has...
Happy Groudhog Day
In the movie Groundhog Day, Bill Murray’s character gets stuck in a time loop. He’s forced to live the same day over and over;...
I Reached My Breaking Point (and the Mom Guilt Followed)
Teeth had been brushed, stories were read, and nightlights turned on. It was 8:00 on a Sunday night, and my husband was still at...
No, I Won’t Force my Child to Share with Yours
We’ve all heard parents remind their children that “sharing is caring!” But have we ever stopped to think about what messages we’re sending our...
Holiday Travel Sleep Tips
Are you worried that holiday travel will wreak havoc with your child's sleep? Here are my top travel sleep tips to help you enjoy...
Vegetables: To Hide or Not to Hide?
I am not a chef by any stretch of the imagination, nor am I even a good cook very often. So when a friend...
My Farewell to Breastfeeding
My relationship with breastfeeding did not begin easily. I remember being in the hospital, trying to get the Little Monkey to latch. Every nurse...
Take a Deep Breath: When Your Newborn Has RSV
Mamas of newborns, I'm holding you close to my heart. While it has been some years since I had a newborn with RSV, the...
To My Third Baby, You Are Pure Indulgence
To my third baby, a story of how you came to be.
First was your sister. After your father and I married, we couldn’t wait...