Parenting

The irony of the fact that my tiny little iPod comes with a 300 page book of instructions and my children only came with a few pieces of paper detailing breastfeeding and temperatures never goes unnoticed by me. Kids simply do not come with instructions, which is unfortunate, considering how much work they are, and […] More

It never fails to astound me when someone makes the comment, “You make parenting look so easy? How do you do it all and make it look so good?” because there is not day when I do it all and it’s easy. In fact, most days I don’t do it all and no day is […] More

Now that you’re pregnant and excited to start your family, there are a few things you need to know. Not the things your doctor will tell you, or even the things your best friends who’ve already had kids will tell you. These are things that people don’t talk about, because they consider it taboo. However, […] More

It’s that time of year again; children hate it and parents count down the days for months. That’s right, it’s time to start thinking about sending the little ones back to school! Parents, calm down, please. I know you’re excited, but it’s okay to take a deep breath and relax. Now that it’s time to […] More

Ask any parent, and they will tell you that they wish they could shield and protect their children from all the bad in the world. As a parent, I understand that sentiment more than anything. There’s nothing more I’d like than to allow my children outside to play from sun up to sun down without […] More

Having a baby is a joyous occasion, but it can also wreak havoc on your marriage if you aren’t careful. Many parents are guilty of letting their new little bundles of joy take precedence over their marriage, which can lead to resentment and unhappiness for both partners. Before your baby arrives, or even if he […] More

No relationship is without its flaws, and that means couples fight. However, many couples are unaware that their preferred method of fighting and arguing has a direct effect on their children. Even if you love each other conditionally, the way you fight could turn your kids into emotionally needy, depressed adolescents, or healthy, happy kids. […] More

Every parent is proud of their kids. You know it, and I know it. Let’s be honest here; my husband and I were so proud of our oldest daughter the first time she went number two in the potty all by herself that we called our parents, all the aunts and uncles, and sent mass […] More

Parenting is one of the most amazing and most frustrating jobs you will ever have; actually, it’s the most amazing and frustrating job you will ever have. There is nothing that makes you worry and makes you as proud at the same time as watching your children grow up. I have two daughters and my […] More

As parents we have more than enough to worry about on a regular basis. However, a new article in the U.S. News states that parents need to worry even more, because there are more dangers in the house than simply those we have already considered. Even if your pool is covered, your outlets covered, your […] More

The term, “I slept like a baby” is one far too many people use incorrectly. In fact, those who use that term to describe a great night’s sleep are the ones without kids. Of this I am certain. When someone says to me that they slept like a baby I automatically assume they had a […] More

Every parent is a teacher – or they should be, at least. Every parent has a teaching job to do. It is the responsibility of every parent to teach their children kindness and compassion, love and respect, honesty, cleanliness, shoe-tying, how to use a fork, how to use the potty, and a lot of other […] More