Naps. As an adult, they are glorious. 22 and had a “rough” weekend? Nap! 24 and working 2 jobs but have a day off? Nap! 27 and have the flu? Nap! Cranky at any age? Nap!
Naps are great for...
We've all been there. On your last straw of the day when suddenly your child decides now is the time for a meltdown. Losing your patience in these moments happens - no one's perfect. Yet the most effective way...
As a pediatric sleep consultant, I often have clients come to me and share that things were going well for a few days. Then sometime around days 3, 4, or 5, things went backward.
Q: “What am I doing wrong?!...
While I was pregnant and someone would ask if I was planning to breastfeed, I’d say, "I’m fine with supplementing if I need to, but I’m going to try breastfeeding." Since I wanted to save on the cost of...
Stepping into motherhood myself, I've come to truly appreciate every lesson and bit of wisdom my mother has passed down to me. Her teachings are not just important—they are essential tools that help me navigate the complex, joyful, and...
I have two kids, two cats, and a husband, and we both have full-time jobs. My house has gone from lived in, to complete chaos and clutter. I try to remind myself that one day I'll miss the mess...
Before my son was born, I was spontaneous, adventurous, and energetic (I'd like to think I still am all of these to some degree), but when I became a new parent my perspective on things completely changed. And, well,...
Last year, I wrote about my experience creating an estate plan for my family, and it prompted a lot of people to ask me why I felt I even needed an estate plan in the first place.
Why go through...
A guy I went to high school with posted something about parenthood that really resonated with me. His brother-in-law, Nick, who I also went to high school with, commented and I think he might be onto something. I laughed out...
Mom guilt is such a thing, isn’t it? Most people define mom guilt as that feeling of not being or doing enough as a parent. It’s a term that just about everyone has heard, but only somewhat understands. If...
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How to Have the Best Spring Picnic
Spring is finally here! And, with spring, comes (hopefully) warmer weather! One often-forgotten simple joy that comes along with spring is picnicking. I am...
