Mom 101
You Said My Son Was ‘Perfect’? He Must Be Leading A Double Life!
At playdates, at school, and at birthday parties – pretty much anywhere not in my home – my son puts on an Academy Award winning performance, with his character being ‘good,’ ‘sweet’ and ‘well behaved.’ Bravo, kid! You’ve got them all fooled!
Nighttime Wetting vs. Potty Training: Does Your Child Wet the Bed?
Though you may not know it, potty training and nighttime wetting are two very different things. While you may be…
How to Tell the Difference Between Potty Training and Nighttime Wetting (And 4 Ways to Manage the Transition)
After having three kids, I’ve come to realize that potty training always goes one of two ways. Either it’s ridiculously…
So I Let My Son Pee Outdoors. Chillax!
I used to find boys peeing outside disgusting. Then I had a son.
I Believe in Teaching Kids About Charity, Just Not on Their Birthdays
I’m left wondering if I’m the only parent who still thinks, in this day and age of politically correct birthdays, that young children should get gifts?
Self Care Is Just Another Thing for Us to Fail At
As much as I believe self-care is important, its newfound fame as a pop culture buzzword has given us something else for moms to feel like we’re failing at.
If I’m Such a Modern Mom, Why Do I Say ‘Wait Until Your Father Gets Home!’ ?
I’m a modern lady, and it’s 2017, so no one was more surprised than I was when I heard the words, ‘Wait until your father comes home!’ come out of my mouth recently. For the first time in my life, I felt like a 1950’s housewife.
The Power of Hugs and Skin-to-Skin Contact for Babies and Moms
Hugs, and skin-to-skin contact, can stabilize a baby’s heart rate, promote weight gain, and lower their response to pain—which is why it’s so important to have a hug plan.
Blended Family 101: Coping with Disappointment on Mother’s Day
To be a stepmom is to accept that you will probably be disappointed on Mother’s Day.