Let’s be honest: “It’s been a tough year” is an understatement. We suddenly became remote school teachers, our kids have been in school inconsistently–in person, hybrid, virtual–it’s been a lot to juggle. And we have become masters of managing school schedules, online learning platforms, school deadlines, health and safety restrictions–the list goes on and on. […]
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It’s that time again! You hear the soundtrack of Jaws in the background as you head to the dining room table to serve dinner. “He better eat dinner” I mumble. Mealtime was the absolute worst for me. My son was diagnosed with Autism and a sensory disorder. I notice when he would be appalled by certain textures […]
We’ve partnered with Responsival to bring you this post! You could buy a lot of things for $267,000. A decent house, a few cars, a boat, hell maybe even a horse if that’s your cup of tea. Or, you could raise a child for 18 years. According to U.S News and World Report, the cost of […]
Thank you to College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving for sponsoring this post and providing helpful tips to use when spring cleaning. Whether spring cleaning is an annual tradition for you, or you’re fighting boredom and cabin fever during quarantine, now’s the time to clean, purge and refresh your home. This year, most people will […]
If I’ve learned one thing as a parent, it’s that every child is different and every parent is different. What works well for one person might not work at all for you. Diaper rash cream is one of those things. When my kids were babies I was on a quest to find the perfect miracle […]
Creative weaning When it’s time to wean your toddler it’s good to read about different techniques. Every mother’s breastfeeding relationship with their child is different and finding the right path means you may need to get creative. Here are some tried and some not-so-true weaning suggestions: Calmly explain to your toddler mamas milk is going bye-bye. Reduce […]
Earlier this spring when I was home with my kids and my husband during the quarantine, we decided it was the perfect time for potty training! I will tell you, the nice thing about potty training during the pandemic was that it gave us something else to focus on and worry about other than what […]
I was having a conversation with a couple of brand new mamas recently. We were talking about the things people say that even though they mean well (at least most of the time) drive us absolutely batty as new mothers. There were a couple zingers that each of us could totally resonate with, and we […]
As the mom of two elementary-age kids born 16 months apart, I’ve had a decent amount of parenting challenges. My husband and I are transplants to Tampa, so one of the most challenging things has been living far from family. Thru my experience, the following are helpful tips for surviving motherhood when you live far […]
My daughter, Sophia, was a “good” baby. I didn’t think so at the time. I remember feeling tired and overwhelmed. She struggled to latch on and breastfeeding was a constant challenge. My hormones were crazy and I felt the “baby blues” pretty badly for the first two or three weeks of her life. I remember […]