As I scroll through Instagram or Facebook, so often I read comments from loving moms stating, “I wish I could freeze time,” or “Can he just stay this little forever?” Yes, those baby snuggles and the intoxicating newborn smell can cast a spell on almost any woman with ovaries. But as a mom of three growing kids, …
Disclaimer: I am not a “mommy war” supporter. I believe we all try to do the best we can, and have our own special ways of parenting and nurturing our kids. Find what works for you and your family and embrace it. Word. — So, I’m probably going to incite a “mommy war” with …
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“Mom, the bathroom smells.” I was in the middle of frantically getting ready for work, so I fired off a few questions. Did someone forget to flush? Did anyone get sick? Did someone spill? “I don’t know – it just smells like pee.” [bctt tweet=”Mom, the bathroom smells. #chores #momlife #momofboys”] Duh, I thought …
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A few years ago, I attended a blog conference and was mesmerized by one of the speakers who declared “Balance is bullshit.” As a working mom with three kids, I often find myself desperate for a solution to do it better, to do it all. But as I listened to Luly that spring afternoon, …
6 Tips to Stay Sane this Holiday Season It’s the most wonderful time of the year. That is how the holiday song goes, yes?! For families, the holidays are certainly a special time, and children of all ages delight in anticipation of gifts, celebration and indulgent treats. But for parents, the pressure to perform, buy, …
Whether you work or stay at home, if you have a family, you are going to need to find some sort of calendar solution to keep track of each household member’s activities, appointments and beyond. In my early years of marriage – sans kids – my husband and I maintained our own calendar systems. Given …
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On Saturday morning, I rolled out my yoga mat, started stretching and chatted with a few friends as we waited to begin our 8:30 a.m. power flow class. At 8:27 a.m., the teacher had still not arrived, so the owner made a call to see what was going on. I could hear her conversation just …
Three kids 10 and under. Two working parents. One crazy, golden retriever. Every day we choose to accept the challenge to get out the door, on time and without screaming at one another. Yes, we are not battling sleep-deprived teenagers … yet. But I have to say our track record is good. My kids have …
I recently came across an article on parenting in this new age of tech. In short, it detailed the digital world our kids have always known – a place where anything and everything can be googled, a finger swipe moves you from here to there, and selfies and smart phone pics happen daily. To say my …
I don’t know many kids who LOVE homework. And let’s be honest, parents are typically fans either. Nightly math worksheets, spelling sentences, special projects. Ugh! Good times, right? But as a parent, I do believe I can help each of my three my kids conquer the homework routine with a few basic tips and tricks. …
