One mom recently discussed with me the emotional roller coaster that is leaving your baby behind for the first time. She wanted to know how to get some me time in without disrupting the routine. Not for a big weekend away, just for a couple of hours. We’ve all been there. Trusting another person to …
A group of moms was discussing Mother’s Day, comparing sleep-ins, brunches, and time spent alone. For the most part, it seemed like everyone had a great day all around. But, at some point, the conversation shifted. Suddenly, the focus became about the fact that daddies tend to become the hero on the weekends. Daddies come …
Always come prepared. The minute we become parents this becomes our new motto. Always come prepared. With first babies, we are over-prepared most of the time. The diaper bag is full. Every possible scenario is considered and all necessary items are stowed away in the over-sized bag should we meet with any of those scenarios. …
I hear people say it fairly regularly, but recent research from the University of California San Diego proves it, happiness is contagious. The study cites that if parents, playmates, and classmates of a child are happy, that child is more likely to be happy too. It’s difficult to ignore the fact that we live in …
Birthday parties always sound like so much fun. Bounce houses, princesses, face painting, music, cotton candy…what could possibly go wrong? As it turns out, a lot of things. My kids don’t do well in overwhelming situations, so I tend to keep parties small and short. It works for us. I have friends whose kids thrive …