Parenting

If there is one thing that moms can relate to, it’s being the only people that really understand a few things in life. From what it means to talk on the phone while kids are screaming in the background to carrying a bag filled with cheerios and extra panties along with a diaper bag into […] More

“I love you, mom,” my four-year-old daughter said with a sweet smile and a kiss as my husband and I were tucking her into bed. My own smile froze on my face and I kissed her perfunctorily before walking briskly out of her sweet bedroom. That’s when I began to cry. It might not seem […] More

It’s a serious subject, and medical professionals want parents to know that it’s not something that only happens to ‘other people,’ and it could happen to you. A child that self-harms is devastating, but the fact of the matter is that your child is probably very adept at hiding this from you. The most common […] More

We’ve all seen the show Dance Moms. I’ll admit that it’s been on for years and I only just watched it for the first time about a month ago. I came home from cheer practice with my oldest daughter and while she was showering and preparing for bed, it came on television. We didn’t watch […] More

There is nothing wrong with being a shy kid – or adult. In a world full of real housewives and Snooki’s and basketball wives, it’s actually a refreshing quality when one comes across a shy person or child. It’s not a bad thing. The problem with being shy is that so many people view this […] More

If you’re wondering how to be a good mom, try this conversation out!  “Daddy, is my pasta finished cooking yet?” “Almost, kiddo,” my husband tells our 4-year-old as she looks suspiciously, eyes narrowed, toward the stovetop. “No, it isn’t, daddy. If it’s almost done, where is all the smoke?” she asks. I look up. “Oh, […] More

“This is your second baby?” asked the ultrasound technician on November 6, 2013. “No,” I responded, holding my husband’s hand, “This is our third baby. If you can tell us that it’s a boy, that’d be great. But we will take a third girl and be pretty happy about that, too. We’re good at girls, […] More

At the end of the day, being overweight isn’t the worst thing in the world.   But fat shaming is horrible. You can lose weight, get healthy and live a happy lifestyle – and that’s exceptionally simple in comparison to changing an ugly heart or being that mom who takes the only double cart at the […] More

The baby bump has made its appearance, you’ve been feeling good for a while and chances are good you already know what you are having at this point – if you wanted to find out. The sixth month of pregnancy is, by large, a good one. Trust me; I’ve been pregnant three times and experienced […] More

I don’t know about you, but I was a perfect parent – before I had kids. Suddenly I was holding this tiny baby and I was not the parent that I thought I’d be. Oh, sure, I had amazing intentions. In fact, I wasn’t yet aware that I was not even close to a perfect […] More

Referee and personal bathroom attendant: These are the two job titles I feel I work hardest at and do the most of in my household. Ironically, I am not trained as either (do bathroom attendants receive training?). I’m trained (educated) in the world of finance and English (creative writing was always my favorite) yet I […] More