The Ugly Side of Motherhood
Overwhelming. That’s how I would describe motherhood. I set out to write a post for maternal mental health…
Don’t Say “No” to Horseplay with Dad
It is a truth universally acknowledged that moms say “no” a lot. This is such a stereotype that…
Brush those Teeth! Advice from a Pediatric Dentist
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Did you know that cavities are the most common chronic disease…
Potty Training: Toddlerhood’s Trust Fall
On a random Saturday, I was going to the bathroom when my toddler walked in, sat on her…
Why I’m Setting a New Year’s Resolution for the First Time : Hint, it’s about my Phone
If you’ve always been on Team “New Year’s Resolutions Suck,” or if this is your first year banning…
Our Presence is the Present: The One-on-One Experience Gift
It’s that time of year again, when the newness of back-to-school slides into Halloween then on to Thanksgiving…
Life Lessons from my Four Year Old
One of the fascinating things about raising a child is discovering new ways of being human and self-expression…
The Case for the Stay-at-Home Mom
As I write this post, all three of my children are in school, and I am home alone…
Gen Z Slang Explained {By a Gen Zer}
I know that the slang of our generation can fly over a lot of parents’ heads, so I…
Why Puddle Jumpers are THE WORST (and Other Things your Swim Instructor Wants You To Know)
Puddle Jumpers are THE WORST. I literally cringe when I see a child wearing one in the pool….