I attended my first Friendsgiving gathering in college while visiting my boyfriend’s (now my husband!) friends and family in New Orleans for Thanksgiving break. We gathered with a bunch of his friends and shared leftovers from the previous day’s...
“I want cereal!”
“No, not that cereal!”
“I want milk!”
“I want to pour it myself!”
“I don’t want cereal! I want toast!”
Repeat. Daily.
Moms everywhere laugh and empathize when friends talk about the struggles of feeding a toddler. It’s as if overnight, our...
The holidays can be tough for many reasons. All the planning in the world won’t alleviate the unknowns and “what ifs” ahead. Oh, let me count the ways things can go awry.
As moms, we worry about everything from what...
Playdates, parks, and birthday parties—social gatherings are the best! All the kids are running and playing while the mommas sit back and take a load off. Right? Well, if you parent a highly sensitive child, you probably view large...
Are you exhausted from spending hours laying with your toddler, rubbing their back until they’re asleep, only to find them standing in the doorway to your bedroom two hours later?
Did the crib to bed transition prove to be an...
I love the start of a new year. It’s the ultimate Monday for this lover of Mondays—a time for me to reassess my personal and professional goals, re-ground myself, and create a fresh start. It’s also a great time...
Summer is here!
Moms are busy planning adventures and packing bags. We’re great at planning ahead for any situation, but feeding toddlers is the epitome of unpredictable.
Summer adventures require ample fuel, a.k.a., food. Meals are easier to tackle because, well,...
Gyms are known for the quality of their programs. Research gyms and programs with your child in mind. The goal is to set them up for success and fun!
Anxiety makes us bad decision-makers.
Pandemic-related anxiety caused me to make a doozy of a bad decision last March.
I converted my home office into a bedroom, and converted the family den into a home office.
It seemed like a good decision...
I know I’m not the only mom who feels like the project manager of life in my household. And using a paper planner – yes, a physical planner – is the key to things running smoothly. Having school-aged children...
When we take a road trip as a family, we're always sure to check the tires, fill the tank, and stop for coffee before we hit the road. But what about all those “Are we there yet?” moments that...
Here's how we throw a probllama-free llama birthday party.
My daughter is turning 10 this fall (November, to be specific). First, she asked for a party in August. She has wanted a water-activity party for several years, but I always...
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We're always on the lookout for things to do with kids during summer break. How about some affordable VBS?
