Dear Sweet Child, It’s been a journey–one I started before you were even a notion. But halfway through my schooling, you came in to motion. We were ecstatic when we discovered you. (But panicked, too.) How could Mommy balance school, work, and you? Mama crammed that summer, to get ahead of her newcomer. She read, […]
When I was pregnant with my son, I was committed to breastfeeding exclusively. I went to classes, read all the books and blogs, talked with other moms who successfully breastfed, and asked for their advice. I joined online breastfeeding support communities and found local groups to attend after I gave birth. With all my preparations […]
Smart phones. Nearly every woman, man, teenager, child, and dog has one. Okay, maybe not the dog, but you get my point. Smartphones are everywhere and used everyday. Mine recently took a “vacation” to my brother’s house two hours away. Whoops! I panicked! How were people going to get a hold of me?! I did […]
As parents, the decisions we face on a daily basis can seem daunting. They leave us constantly wondering if we made the right choice. Did I buy the right sunscreen? Did she eat enough vegetables? Have I allowed him to have too much screen time? Did I spend enough quality time with them today? It’s a […]
What a week this was. It started with the viral hashtag #metoo on Monday. According to cnn.com, it started by Alyssa Milano tweeting: “Suggested by a friend: If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote, “Me too” as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem.” My […]
We’ve all heard it’s important to read aloud to children. Even newborns benefit, so introducing your child to books right away is a great first step towards raising readers. And while any reading is good reading, choosing books that are developmentally appropriate offers the biggest benefit in brain development and literacy skills. Plus, reading aloud […]
My first experience having a mammogram was at the age of 29. I found a lump during one of my routine self examinations. Luckily it turned out to be fatty tissue and I didn’t need to follow up with any more tests or examinations. At the age of 33 I found another lump and went in […]
My oldest daughter is a high school junior, and she’s started the journey of looking for a college. It’s hard to believe that my little girl is already so grown up. It seems like only yesterday she was tackling me with a hug and demanding, “Love me!” To be honest, that was yesterday. The kid […]
“I’ll never be able to tie my shoes; it’s too hard!” Sound familiar? As parents, it can be difficult to navigate through the various struggles our children encounter as they grow. We want to encourage and help–heck, we may even be tempted to tie their shoes for them until they leave for college. But what […]
Back to school time means new planners, new backpacks, new shoes, new clothes. It also means new routines, new classes, new teachers, new expectations, new personalities, new activities. New can be really exciting. It can also be extremely overwhelming, especially for children. Children are resilient and adaptable, but they are also still new to the […]
