We have entered the world of kindergarten and so far we have survived. While I could not have predicted the emotional wreck I was in the first week, one thing that I started worrying about as early as last Spring was:...
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It’s that time of year again – back to school! As the new school year gets into full swing, parents are scheduling car...
If it's your first pregnancy or your fourth, this before baby checklist will make postpartum a relaxing time focused on baby! When that third trimester nesting energy sets in, take the time to tackle this list. Your future sleep deprived...
When I was a mom of one baby, my husband and I had some major issues... with our babysitters. I am the first to admit, the problem was all me. I wanted these girls to like us, and to like our...
Somedays, he's a handful—my middle child—the only extrovert in our gang of four kiddos. He's athletic and charming and way talkative and well, he's five.
Today, he outdid himself. He moped his way through Target, complaining of the sudden onset...
When I was five years old, my family moved 1,000 miles away from my grandparents. You would think that meant I wasn't very close to them growing up. But that was far from the case. In fact, we developed a precious,...
I've written before about why the Golden Years are my favorite stage of parenting so far. I define the Golden Years as that sweet spot when children are fairly independent but free of teen angst or irritability. They can do many...
There are a ton of fantastic articles I have run across over the past 2 years talking about how Moms who work full time struggle with "Mommy guilt" being away from their kids all day and others who talk...
Generally, I believe people have good intentions. I mean, they mean well. But, there is a but. When did asking about personal, sensitive and private matters such as family planning become acceptable? Because regardless of how conventional this practice...
The minutes I spend reading to my kindergartner are some of my favorite in the day. We read a large spectrum of stories, visiting places such as Neverland, Oz, and the world of Dr. Seuss.
But I’ve noticed it’s the...
If you and your family have decided to live abroad, you are no doubt entering into one of the most exciting periods of your life. But starting this journey on the right foot will depend on how quickly you acclimate to...
“Oh, you just had a baby. Be nice to yourself…” Something I tell myself often when I get discouraged over the extra pounds I am carrying around. Except that I *just* had that baby twenty two months ago. I...
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