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My foray into fatherhood was different. Our first child, Kohl, was born with global brain damage due to a lack of blood and oxygen to the brain during labor and delivery. Our second child,...

Some moms strive to be the best. That’s great and huzzah to them. I strive to be mediocre and just ok. Why? Because when I go above that goal, everyone is surprised, even myself. But my mediocrity...

Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary.  Moms are survivors when it comes to our families. We find ways to get things done - even when there isn't another ounce of time or...

Our oldest son experienced his first ear infection at three months old while we were evacuated for Hurricane Katrina. At one point during our journey, we were with an aunt of mine who proclaimed,...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Winn-Dixie. Winn-Dixie Makes Celebrating Mom Easy! Get all Your Mother's Day Necessities in One Place Mom, mommy, madre – there are many terms for these extraordinary women and Mother’s...

Certain things come to mind when I think about a prom. Limo rides. Prom gowns. Corsages. Dancing. Many children and teens with disabilities, whether physical or mental, are not comfortable attending their school prom or...

The "F" word ... fat. It's an awful word and one I've struggled with for the past few years. I am not extremely overweight but my body is just not what it used to...

When you work with Kindergartners, or elementary-aged children in general, your day can be filled with easily overlooked gestures of kindness. If you are truly fortunate, you are given opportunities to pause and...

Disclosure :: Today's post is sponsored by the Parenting Center at Children's Hospital. Have you ever questioned why you, as a parent, did not know what to do or how to care for your...

Disclosure:: This post is sponsored by Audubon Fertility & Reproductive Medicine and Vivere Health. While we have shared lots of stories of infertility we are excited to share a unique perspective today, that of someone...

Confession :: I hate birthday parties. I have my reasons, but that's another topic in itself. I love that NOMB allows you to be honest and do so in a judgment-free zone. So, here is...

My expectation of returning to work and pumping after my son was born went a little something like this: a designated room that locked with a comfortable chair and outlet for my pump and 20-30 peaceful...

This story may be "TMI" for some people, but my goal in writing it is not to gross anybody out but to share something that is important to me and the families living with a...

My son surprises me everyday. Sometimes I think he is wise well beyond his years. Let me preface this statement with a little bit about my childhood. I was raised by a very traditional Pakistani...