“I’m happy, as long as they’re healthy!” I remember saying this while pregnant with my daughter. I was asked if I was hoping for a boy, since I already had a 4 year old girl. It’s a commonly said phrase. But what if your baby isn’t “healthy”. What if they…
Single parents are single for many reasons. Some are single by choice, adopting or having children through donors. Some are single parents by “accident”, making the choice to have their child after an unplanned pregnancy. But many are single because we had our children while in a relationship, but then…
Congratulations. Whether this is your first child, or like me, your 6th child, a new baby is a reason for celebration. And you are a new mom, even if you aren’t a first time mom. New moms need support, no matter what the circumstances. What that support means to a…
To the mom of many young children… Hey there.. Thanks for reading. I know you’re probably stealing a few minutes between diaper changes, or maybe reading a few sentences while nursing the littlest. You probably won’t read all of this all at once, and you’ll have to bookmark it to…
Birthdays, holidays and special events are significant. And you can mark the milestones with family traditions. Here’s how and why that’s so important to do
It can be easy to forget about spending time WITH your family when you spend all your time caring FOR your family. Try a weekly family night tradition.
A family tradition doesn’t have to be a Big Deal. Here’s the uncomplicated method I use to create a family tradition as part of my daily routines.
Family traditions are important for your kids. But they’re also important for you! Here’s why you should create some family traditions today.
I’m exhausted. I’m so tired, I’m falling asleep while in the bathroom. I think I need caffeine on IV!! I’ve been functioning on about 5 hours of sleep a night for the last 7.5 months, and it has been grueling. I no longer feel tired. I’m not sure if that’s…
In the middle of the night, interrupted sleep So I’m sleeping soundly. Baby girl is peaceful, and I’m getting much needed rest. Suddenly I hear it. That piercing shriek that gets me out of bed before my eyes have even opened. My daughter has had a night terror. My interrupted…
