Mom 101
Why I Make Up Bedtime Stories For My Kids Instead of Reading To Them
I absolutely love to make up bedtime stories, using my imagination. Turns out, there are many benefits to making up stories, as opposed to reading books before bed.
What Really Happens When You Marry Your First & Only Boyfriend
When I was younger, I worried we would reach our 40s and think something had been missing from our lives. Now I have the benefit of age and experience.
Life After Baby Loss
A heart-to-heart with Alexis Marie Chute about the deep undertow of grief that comes with the loss of a baby and her new memoir, Expecting Sunshine.
Bye Bye Baby Showers? Hello ‘Sip and See’ Parties!
Are baby showers going out of style? Because there’s a new trend in town when it comes to celebrating newborns, called ‘Sip and See’ parties.
No, Adopting My Child Was Not My Last Resort
I don’t love my children any less because they didn’t grow inside me. Parenting is about much more than biology.
Let’s Be Real: Moms Don’t Have Time to Be Sick
There’s nothing worse than being told, as a mother, that, ‘You need rest.’ Um, how?
Why My Teen Daughter’s First ‘Real’ Kiss Made Me Cry
My daughter wrote, ‘I had my first kiss. It was a make out!’ I almost burst into tears. I wasn’t prepared.
‘Mommy? Can I Have A Baby Brother?’ Uh, How About Nope.
‘Mommy? Can I have a baby brother?’ my son asked in his oh-so-cute five year-old voice. His question came out of the blue and I couldn’t help but burst into (perhaps, nervous?) laughter.
Why I Have a Problem With the Term ‘Natural Pregnancy’
I was reminded of the power of words recently when I saw the term ‘all natural’. Most of us use it without batting an eye.