When you think of parenting styles, or at least in my house, you realize there are two distinct styles—Dad who is the authoritarian, and Mom who is Imelda Staunton in Harry Potter….
“I just can’t get him to latch.” “She isn’t sleeping through the night.” “He is wetting the bed and we have tried everything. Nothing is working.” Parents hear these words frequently, and,…
Marriage is tough and it is certainly not for the faint of heart. 10 years ago, when we were young and in love, planning a wedding, heading to Vegas for a bachelor…
Are you getting ready for a family adventure on a tropical island somewhere and you aren’t sure what travel must haves you will need? Exploring new places, building sandcastles, trying new foods…
If you are a parent, then you have probably heard your kids saying ‘I hate reading’ almost every day. But, if you have tried asking them to explain why they hate reading,…
Going to college is hard enough. How about going to college with a baby in tow while being a full-time student? Raising a child while in college can be an incredible motivator…
Do you recall learning to carefully link your letters together, forming those odd-looking letters that somewhat resembled the print you were so used to? Cursive handwriting, the graduation from writing print, block…
Pregnancy can be such a joy. The anticipation of a new life, a new being, and new aches and pains you never thought existed. Wait, what?!? Yes, we’re talking about the least…
Part of being a kid is having someone else make most of your decisions for you. It’s tough. It is certainly frustrating, especially as kids reach the late elementary and middle school…
No matter who you are, no matter where you live, and no matter what you do for a living, each and every person is an individual. Single, married, parents, students, there are…
Dining out with kids can be… an experience. We’ve had some doozies over the years, with slow service + starving children, tantrums, massive spills, and picky eaters. But let’s face it, some…
When you’re coping with depression as a mother, whether it’s situational depression (meaning a friend or loved one has died, or maybe you’re getting divorced) it can be exhausting. Inevitably your children…
It is almost Valentine’s Day! Babies and toddlers can be some of the hardest people on your holiday list to shop for. You don’t want to leave them out on this special…
Many couples that are looking to expand their families are choosing to go with a live egg donation instead using a frozen ovum. In many cases, the expectant parents are looking to…
Managing anxiety as a mom is challenging. From the time that your children are babies to the time they turn 18, you’re continually worried about them. Children cause us as mothers to…
Managing anxiety as a mother is challenging. From the time that your children are babies to the time they turn 18, you’re continually worried about them. Children cause us as mothers to…
Many parents think that staying home with their babies and then going back to work when their kids are all in school is the way you’re supposed to handle parenting in those…
Room Mom, classroom coordinator, head mom in charge, room parent or whatever you call it. Maybe you had a grueling battle and came out as the mom on top. Or maybe you…
Having children can put a strain on your marriage and couples therapy has become more popular to find ways to get on the same page. I know that’s not what you want…
Congratulations! Your bundle of joy is finally here and now it’s onto breastfeeding and bonding. There’s no doubt that breastfeeding is best when possible, however, when reality hits, there are some breastfeeding…
Got parenting woes? Bad ‘adult’ days, crying kids, inconsolable babies, and worst yet, you’re at your wits’ end on how to handle it on a consistent basis? You’re not alone. Many parents…
Can we ditch the terms stay-at-home mom (or SAHM) and working mom? As mothers, we all work. We work to raise our kids and do the best job we possibly can. So…
There is nothing more real about adulting than when your parent gets sick. As teens and twenty-somethings we not only believe ourselves to be invincible but we also believe that of our…
Nowadays, many children have easy access to electronics such as computers, tablets and smart phones. This makes it easy for them to browse the internet, go on YouTube, use social media platforms…
Can we ditch the terms stay-at-home mom (or SAHM) and working mom? As mothers, we all work. We work to raise our kids and do the best job we possibly can. So…
Gone are the days when most young men and women graduated college in four years, bought a home by age 25 and started their own financially independent family before age 30. Blame…
It is an escape, a vacation, a trip to another place and time; reading is an exploration, an adventure, and a place to go. With no time like the present, teach your…
Have you ever come across a baby product and thought “that’s genius!”. As parents in this busy world, we are constantly looking for new ways to make life easier. This series of…
No matter your age, doctors recommend a good multivitamin to ensure that you are taking in all the nutrients you need to be healthy. At different stages of life, the various vitamin…
Some parents deem baby hammocks as the most comfortable alternative for their child. While their coziness is undeniable, many safety concerns have been raised over the years as to whether or not…