Three kids in, I’ve done my fair share of parenting book perusal. Now, you can reap the benefit of my research! What A Difference A Mom Makes by Dr. Kevin Leman This was one of the first parenting books I read. I’m a huge fan of Dr. Leman (he wrote The Birth Order Book) and love […]
I love the Christmas season. I love all the memories I’ve made during this special time of year, and it motivates me to do the same for my children. Since I’m a stay-at-home, homeschooling momma, I view the holiday season as a chance to reconnect and savor time with my little clan. However, I also […]
I’m not panicking, YOU’RE panicking. Blame the cold weather for bringing it on. The freeway is a little busier than normal, a little earlier than normal. The grocery line? Filled with jittery bread and milk toting denizens, is a little longer. The weatherman, bless his perfectly bronzed heart, is trying to stay cool on the outside whilst […]
I see you, mama. It’s 10am on a Tuesday morning, and your roots have grown out four inches after months of neglect. You’re staring at yourself in a hallway mirror, taking a deep breath, and trying to pretend you still recognize this person staring back at you. It’s 8pm on a Saturday night, and your […]
It’s no secret that the United States is way behind the curve when it comes to maternity leave. Without paid leave policies in place, many moms (including myself) must return to work by or before the time their new bundle of joy is twelve weeks old. In your sleep deprived, hormonal state, balancing being an employee […]
Since the dawn of time, women have been birthing babies. Along with that comes a ton of well-meaning—but often odd—advice. Urban legends of pregnancy, if you will. I’m sixteen weeks in with baby #2, and I’ve already heard and read many pregnancy urban legends and superstitions. Some are so odd, they’re laughable. Today, I’ll share a few […]
