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Parenting: As I sit here about to begin the second trimester of my third pregnancy with one daughter in kindergarten and another in midst of her terrible twos (which could be SO much worse, I know), morning sickness that lasts all day every single day and what I believe is now a full-blown head cold, […] More
If there is one thing that I’ve learned as a parent, it’s that Murphy’s Law applies most to children. Anyone with kids, or anyone around kids on a regular basis will get it. The rules that apply to real life do not always apply to children. Since parenting isn’t always serious, it’s sometimes funny to […] More
Some days the stress of being a mommy makes you feel like running away. It is understandable. Being a mommy means that you are constantly taking care of other’s needs before your own and you get very little appreciation for doing so. What makes those days worse is adding guilt on top of mommy stress. […] More
Getting your kids to open up and want to talk to you about their day is a skill some parents seem to effortlessly put into use. It’s also a skill that other parents (my husband and I) can’t seem to master. The worst part; our kids are two and five. Seriously, we sit down after […] More
Daddy took the kids to the store or maybe grandma has the kids at her house for a few hours to bake cookies and go to the park. Either way, one thing is true; you are child free for a few hours and you are loving every second of it. Except….what are you supposed to […] More
It’s that time of year again, when we all begin examining our morning routine to see what could help us get out of the door easier in order to smooth the transition of back to school. So, what can we do differently to help prevent the rush that seems to overtake us on a daily basis again this […] More
It has happened all of us. You are out in a public place and your child says something embarrassing and you want the floor to simply open up and swallow you. Of course, you aren’t lucky enough to escape the situation so what can you do? Take stock to see how many people heard your […] More
Signing your kids up for sports and extracurricular activities is a great idea for a number of reasons. While there are always parents who don’t believe that their kids are losing out on anything by not becoming involved in sports or activities they enjoy, parents whose kids are involved in these activities tend to disagree. […] More
Of course you know how much your children mean to you but the question is, are you giving them the message? Or do they feel like Mommy and Daddy are too busy to talk to them or take a minute for what is important in their little world? It is important to let your children […] More
The first day of kindergarten is a particularly bittersweet day for any parent, especially when that day belongs to your oldest child. You swear she was just born yesterday, but here she is – all five years of her – dressed in her adorable new outfit and cute new shoes wearing a backpack that’s almost […] More
Now that it’s time for the kids to head back to school, you might feel a little nostalgic and sad. Or maybe you are the kind of parent who counts down the days until school begins on your calendar much the same way your kids count down the days until their birthdays and Christmas. Either […] More
Naptime is a magical time for mommies around the world. The house gets quiet and all is well. Mommies feel like they can attack their to do list with a vengeance and get a lot accomplished during those few precious hours that their child is sleeping. But there is something even more important than taking […] More