motherhood
6 Things Every Mom Needs to Remember
My oldest child is heading to college this fall. That translates in mom talk to, “Friends beware. Spontaneous ugly cries may occur.” It also means I’ve gotten a little bit (okay… a lot bit) sentimental.
To Spy or Not to Spy: When to Give Kids Privacy
How do you protect them while also giving them the independence and privacy that they deserve and need to become responsible, thriving adults?
Toys Could Be One of Your Best Parenting Decisions
Understanding the effects that toys have on your child’s development is extremely beneficial since you’ll be able to understand how your child, as an individual, understands the world around them as well as the best kind of toys that will benefit them the most.
MOMS-You Have 67 Minutes and the Clock is Ticking!
67 minutes. Just over an hour. It’s a narrow window, and you’d better have a plan.
I Once Was The Woman Waiting To Be A Mother
I once was her, the “one,” waiting, wishing, hoping to be a Mother.
Charlize Theron Parenting is All Of Us
My favorite kind of parent are those who don’t pretend life is glitter and butterflies all the time. Let’s be honest: if your kid has never been in timeout or had that mean-fast-parent-walk head towards them, you should get some sort of medal.
Stressed? Science Says Smell THIS!
Mamas—raise your hand if you’ve found yourself stressed out in the last week? Day? Hour?
Science Says: Less Is More In Toyland
In a world where an increasing number of children are being labeled with attention deficit disorders, it may be worth noting that attention is a muscle-like quality with the ability to be strengthened based on a more, shall we say, boring play room.
15 Things That Will Happen At Some Point This Christmas In GIFs
We’re almost done! Christmas is almost here and with it, the sweet release from the unrelenting list of TO DO’s! CAN I GET AN AMEN?!
Sitting Down with The Cast of A Bad Moms Christmas
After a pre-screening of the movie, I had the opportunity with a group of bloggers to sit down with the cast of A Bad Moms Christmas, including Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Susan Surandon and Cheryl Hines and talk to them about motherhood, the holidays and needing a Moms Night Out.
Do You Pee Your Pants? DON’T LIE!
Most moms that I know are dealing with this pesky problem by using pads that are designed for your menstrual cycle. Which is not ideal for your body or your wallet.
Mama Law, It's REAL
Here’s one solid truth about being a mama: No matter how you envision your life with children, crazy unpredictable things will happen, and most things never go as planned.
The Frazzled Moms Guide to Staying Sane This School Year
Somewhere between Generation X and millennial movement, school has become so much more involved for parents, and so much more complex than it used to be.
4 Ways to Tell You're an Un-Mom
For those of us who find motherhood less ‘natural’ than we expected, life can feel more like a circus than a life choice.
Dear Kids, Think Of Me. Love Mom
In the wee hours of your independent and autonomous lives, when you least expect it, I know you will hear my voice.