Sleep issues. They are probably one of the most challenging parts of parenting. Not only is each child different, but their patterns can also change unexpectedly and unpredictably, leaving us sleep-deprived as well as frustrated and confused. There are...
After my first daughter was born, I miraculously transformed into an extraordinarily confident and capable human. Although I knew enough not to mention it, I could feel my invisible SuperMom cape flapping behind me. I was so perfectly superhuman...
I am not a doctor. I am not a sleep specialist. I am a mom, and I have been blessed with good sleepers. I like to think they sleep well because I followed certain recommendations, but I am fully...
You did it, parents! You made it through the first year of your child's life! You are surviving on less sleep than you ever thought imaginable, except in college of course. So why does the first birthday bring up...
As parents, we are tasked with making the best and safest decisions for our children and their health. Unless you have been living under a rock for the past decade, you know there are very strong opinions in our...
Month Two… this is such a fun one because baby is likely beginning to focus on you and smile back. I cried and laughed at the same time when my daughter smiled at me for the first time (not...
As a mommy to be, I knew that a baby was going to introduce a lot of STUFF into my life , but figuring out what stuff I really needed was a challenge! Baby registry checklists seemed ridiculously long,...
I recently had my first “real” playdate with my son. He is 8 months old and some may say I waited way, WAY too long. Now two weeks in, with our first few playdates accomplished, I know for sure...
Ok, I know this is controversial. Some women swear by this book/method and others can’t stand it. I, personally, love Babywise! I used this method with my first son, who learned how to eat and sleep happily through the...
Oh sippy cup, sippy cup, you promised to be,
a leak-proof vessel, completely spill free,
But somehow your liquid doesn’t stay put.
It bubbles up over and spills on my foot,
Or worse, on the cushions, carpet and tile.
There goes my hope...
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