Parenting

When you become a mom, you can’t help but notice how many other moms there are. When you start taking your kids to school, classes, groups, and play dates, you might even realize that not all moms are completely awesome. The kind of mom you think it great might not be the kind of mom […] More

Your cell phone comes with an instruction manual as thick as a dictionary but the hospital lets you come home with a brand new baby to take care of with a leaflet and an enthusiastic congratulations. Seems a little strange to me, but rest assured that most new moms and dads know what they’re doing […] More

If there’s one thing any parent despises, it’s when someone else decides to parent your kids. It’s one thing when the woman in the store tells your daughter it isn’t polite to yell at her sister (it isn’t, but you’ve got this, so she shouldn’t say a word) but it’s an entirely different story when […] More

Movie night is a wonderful activity for your family to take part in.  It is something our family does every Saturday night and we all thoroughly enjoy it.  Really, who doesn’t love movies?  Being a movie lover is part of being an American.  We love this form of entertainment and that extends down to the […] More

Almost all parents have had the pleasure of arguing with your kids about something you think is completely ridiculous, especially when it comes to your younger children and their responsibilities. Maybe you thought you had a couple years before your kids turn into teenagers before they begin wanting to take control of their own lives, […] More

When it comes to being a parent and keeping your baby safe, it’s a good idea to realize that no matter how much baby-proofing and child-proofing you do, you will never, ever make your house completely safe for your kids. There is possible baby danger around every corner and lurking in every room, and nothing […] More

“Oh my goodness! Your little girl is so sweet with her adorable little walk! How long has she been walking?” Asks nosy (read: hypercompetitive) mommy at the park. “Since about a week after her first birthday, and thank you so much!” You respond kindly, totally aware that your kid is the cutest thing since, well, ever and […] More

If you have kids, you probably know that they aren’t always open to eating everything you make. You want them to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet so that they grow into healthy people with good eating habits. However, they’d rather just toss a few oreos into a bowl of milk and call it breakfast. While […] More

The one thing that makes a mom panic more than anything on earth is the sound of the doorbell ringing during baby’s naptime. Your eyes go wide, your mouth sets in a firm line and your brain automatically goes into, “I am positive that I will kill whoever is standing at my door right now, […] More

As a mom, you might be perfectly comfortable with your role or you might sometimes question yourself. Most moms spend at least a few minutes each day questioning themselves, wondering if they should let their kids have this or not let them have that. There’s a little insecurity every single day when it comes to […] More

The before dinner hour is a very difficult time to get through when you are a parent.  Many parents would say it is the most difficult time of the whole day.  There is good reason for this.  If your children are in school, then they have just arrived home and want your attention.  They are […] More