Parenting

It is probably true that your husband parents differently than you do and even more so when he is left on his own with the kids.  After all, he is the daddy and you are the mommy.  But it turns out that how a daddy parents usually turns out okay in the end.  Yes, they […] More

Kids are pretty awesome. Sure, they make you a little crazy most days, but overall, they are pretty awesome. In fact, there is no limit to the amount of amazement and happiness my own children bring to my life, and I assume that those of you who have kids of your own feel the same. […] More

It’s that time of year again.  It is nearing the time that school will start and school pictures will be taken.  Most moms know that getting a quality school picture is a difficult, if not impossible feat.  Yet, we purchase them anyways because we love our child and want to capture those moments in time.  […] More

You know that there are certain foods you should avoid during pregnancy, but you might not know exactly which ones they are and which ones are actually okay. There’s a lot of misconception when it comes to foods you can and cannot eat during pregnancy. To keep your growing baby as healthy as possible, you […] More

Returning to work after your maternity leave is a bittersweet moment for many moms. Whether you don’t want to return to work but need to for financial reasons or you are looking forward to returning to work, you will miss that quality time with your little one. It isn’t easy for some moms to return […] More

Summer; it’s one of the best times of year. Your kids are home from school, you have some extra free time, and you want to know what to do with yourself. There are only so many days you can head to the park or the beach or the amusement park, so what is there to […] More

The first day of school does not have to involve first day of school tears for you or your child.  It is understandable that the first day of school is an emotional day for both of you but there are ways to keep the first day of school tears at bay. Talk to your child […] More

Is adoption right for your family? There are many reasons that it could be. Child adoption is a very big decision and one that people make for many different reasons.  Probably the most common reason that people decide to go with adoption as their method of becoming parents is that they experienced infertility. But there […] More

One of the things that surprise women most about becoming a mother for the first time is how much she changes. Oh, she knows that things will change. She knows she will love her baby more than anything in the world, that time will pass so much faster, and that she won’t have nearly as […] More

Date night is something you work really hard to make happen once you have kids. While you need a mommy/daddy date night every once in a while to keep things exciting and fresh, you also need to date the entire family. Dates that include the kids can be a lot of fun and very sweet. […] More

If you are a couple that is expecting a child, you should try to take one last vacation before baby comes.  Besides the fact that this is an idea that has the potential for loads of fun for you, there are other reasons to try to squeeze a trip in before baby comes. Your marriage is getting ready to […] More