If you’re been here a while, you know I’m pretty open about my struggles with postpartum depression. I was diagnosed soon after my son was born and thank God every day for my great doctors and the support system I…
Dear Moms, Stop Comparing Kids
This past weekend I was at an event with a few other parents who had children all relatively close to the age of my son. It was nice sitting with other adult couples who had toddlers and babies. During the…
31 (Family Fun!) Nights of Halloween: Kid-Friendly Movies for Every Day in October
So apparently children do not enjoy films such as The Exorcist… (LAME!) I’m only kidding! What kind of mother would let their child watch horror films? (Me.) Anyway, with that being said I have decided to put together a list…
Reflections on a Sleeping Baby
A mother’s relationship with sleep is peculiar. She is awake throughout the nights of her pregnancy, prepping her child’s nursery or rearranging the kitchen cabinets. Then, when her baby is born, she spends her nights feeding or rocking him for…
How We Weaned Our Baby Off of the Pacifier
Pacifiers are a heavily debated topic in parenting circles. If you don’t have children, that statement probably sound absurd, but it is true. There are theories about pacifiers preventing children from speaking on time, issues of dental development, and even…
My Favorite Places to Shop for Baby Gear
If you have a child or know anything about babies, you know there are tons of products out there for parents. There are so many different baby and childcare companies that specialize in different things and sometimes (most of the time)…
My Favorite Baby Gear
When I went to register for my baby shower I had no idea what I didn’t really need, and what I definitely did need. I’m a first-time mom so I guess that’s to be expected. In an attempt to help…
