Earning Your Child’s Trust
The other day my 5-year-old came up to me out of the blue, put her hand on my arm, looked me right in the eye, and in an adorably serious and sincere tone said, “Mommy, I trust you on everything.“ It was so unexpected and her serious facial expression was so cute that my […]
13 Tips to Keep Your Newborn Healthy This Winter
With winter on its way, I have been bracing myself for the onslaught of infection that inevitably shows up at my house. I am due to have my fifth child this November, and it stresses me out when I think about trying to keep my newborn healthy during the winter months. I know from past […]
Surviving a Day with the Strong Willed Child
If you have a strong willed child, you know how hard it can be to get through one day with them without losing your cool. If you think a 2 year old looks pathetic throwing a tantrum, you haven’t seen the mother of a strong -willed child throw one. Yes. They literally break down all your […]
The One Piece of Advice Every New Mom Should Listen To
Overwhelmed and confused by all the advice you are being offered as a new mom? Here is the one piece of advice you should listen to. “Have your baby naturally!” “Epidurals are the only way to go!” “Don’t ever give your new baby a pacifier!” “Don’t let your baby use YOU as a pacifier!” “You […]
5 Ways to Get Your Kid To Do Their Homework
If you’re like me, you’ve already done your happy dance. School has started, kids are in school instead of in your hair, and you finally have some time to yourself. Well, that is after you’re done making lunches, driving the carpool, volunteering at the school, and, oh, did you forget about the dreaded….HOMEWORK?! Wait, why was […]
Finding the Time For What Matters Most
Okay, I’m pretty sure I’m not the only mother out there that feels like there is more on my plate than I could possibly ever chew. I was talking to a good friend of mine, yesterday because I was feeling totally overwhelmed with everything I needed to do that day and we both agreed that […]