Parenting

The coolest thing and the most frustrating thing about toddlers is that they do what they want. I know some parents are about to stick their noses up and think, “Not my toddler. I’m the mother, I make the rules,” when we all know this is only half true. You do make the rules, and […] More

There’s a moment in every parent’s life in which you realize that this is it; you no longer have a newborn baby anymore. For some of us, it’s all right. We hope to have more children at some point and we know that we’ll get these moments back for just a fleeting second. For others, […] More

I’m probably not the right person to discuss this, considering I’m a Victoria’s Secret bikini-obsessed mother of four. My body might not be perfect after having four kids, but it’s pretty great thanks to a healthy diet and yoga – and chasing four kids around – so I feel that while I’ve still got it, […] More

I stare obsessively at the photos posted by a woman on Instagram who has the most amazingly stylish and sophisticated home. It’s all white. It reminds me of my house with the layout, the windows and the design, but her house is all white. White cabinets, counters, floors, walls; everything is all white. It’s bright […] More

I love a clean car. Love it. Actually, that’s not even the right terminology. I am obsessed with a clean car. That’s why having four kids is kind of a pain in the rear end for me. Four kids + my awesome SUV = pretty big mess. Kids are the reason you will find me […] More

According to Parenting.com, more than 79% of parents find that social media is a great resource for parenting advice, and we have to agree with them on this one. Social media has really been a great turning point for those who seek parenting advice from real parents who are happy to spout off their many […] More

Can I share with you a little secret that I harbor? I feel a small (massive) tingle of pride when I hear my kids tell me that I am the “MEANEST MOMMY, EVER!!!” That’s right, people. I am the meanest mommy ever, and I’m pretty proud of it. I feel sorry for those parents who […] More

Ask yourself what you take for granted every day and the list is pretty long. I always think of this when I see that saying on Facebook or Pinterest that reads, “What if you woke up tomorrow with only the things you thanked God for today?” The first time I saw that it really resonated […] More

My husband and I made the decision to have kids about four years into our marriage. We were both still young; 25 and 26. For us, the decision was a big one. We’d had plenty of time together. We’d traveled extensively. We’d established ourselves in our careers and we’d even built a home. We were […] More

I have opinions on so many things – as does everyone else in the world. But one of the things about which I have the biggest opinion is children in high-end restaurants. Being that I am the mother of four, perhaps you might think that I’m all about it, but that would make you wrong. […] More

You’ve certainly heard the phrase, “it takes a village to raise a child,” and you might even think you know what it means. Or maybe you have no idea what it means, and you just nod and smile and pretend that you’re down with this mysterious piece of advice. So what does it really mean? […] More

Becoming a mother changed me; a lot. I didn’t think it would. I said it wouldn’t (file that under “promises I made to myself before kids that I did not keep” please), but it did. I changed, and I really like myself now that I’m a mom. I’ve been a mom for 7 years this […] More