Tag: first-time mom
Best Baby Gifts!
Springtime means cleaning, organizing, open windows, returning to the playgrounds as well as baby showers and birthday parties galore! After cold weather and hibernation...
Perks of Being an “Older Mom”
I remember the day my students asked me, "Are you EVER going to have a kid? No offense, but aren't you like 30?" I...
What if it’s not the baby blues?
As a mental health professional working with new mommies, I often wonder how I can make it easier for my clients to talk about...
Don’t be That Mom! A Guide to Keeping your Non-Mom Friends
You didn't mean to. It just happened. You got all wrapped up in this crazy thing called motherhood and you forgot that there are...
5 Tips and Tricks to Survive Your First Trimester
I'm so excited to share that my family will be welcoming a new baby this summer!
Much like my first pregnancy, I spent most of this pregnancy's...
Meet Erica: The Mom Who Can’t Forget
I distinctly remember the first time I got my hair done after my son was born. It was about a month after I gave...
Meet Aarika!
Hello FCMB readers! I'm Aarika...a CPA, a health and fitness coach, an amateur chef and baker, a wife to an amazing, supportive husband, and,...
Date Night, Please
Any mom out there can tell you that she's tired. Not just yesterday, but pretty much every single day. Ask her how many carrots...
Why Your Sleep Matters
I have yet to meet a parent that would say they are well-rested. Whether it's the parent of a newborn who is feeding around...
Meet Keira: A Day In the Life
As a stay-at-home mom, I often get a myriad of reactions from others. Phrases like, "Oh, you're so lucky" and "I could never do...