Tag: parenting
Embracing the Chaos: Tips for Managing the Mayhem
Ever have one of those days where everything goes incredibly wrong? If you're reading this, chances are you have kids and you know precisely...
Expect the Unexpected :: Prepare for the Worst
As a mom of two young children that lives a town over from where the unthinkable happened in Sandy Hook, every news report of...
Gotta Catch ‘Em All: What’s With the Pokemon Craze?
I remember when I was in college I would hear about these Pokemon cards that all the kids were playing with. I immediately was brought...
Mommy Martyrdom: When You’re Too Stubborn to Call On Your Village
It Takes a Village.
We’ve all heard it or said it at some point in our child-rearing years. My husband and I are lucky and...
The Lunacy Of Logistics
As soon as I found out I was pregnant I started preparing myself. Preparing myself for the sleepless nights, the crying, the diaper blow-outs...
We Must Believe Our Children
We must believe our children.
Starting at a young age, we teach our kids to stay away from strangers. We warn them about answering the...
What I’ve Learned From Having Four Kids
I could have been a different mom. In fact, I was a different mom.
Who I am today as a mother of four children is...
The Beauty of Motherhood the Second Time Around
I started writing this post in September when I was nine days postpartum with my second child. I still couldn't believe how lucky we...
Now Starring Mommy: 5 Oh So Glamorous Roles Moms Play
When I first became a mother, I quickly settled into my new role. Feeding, rocking, nursing, changing, and repeat. It wasn't always easy, but...
Mother Knows Best? Allowing Kids to Make Choices on Activities
“Mom, I only have ONE day a week when I can relax and do nothing.” The words straight from my 7-year-old that broke my...