Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by The Parenting Center.
Growing Self-Control
Self-control can seem elusive to parents who have spent time chasing young children in the park who aren’t ready to leave, scrubbed crayon marks off walls, and watched a...
As I shared a few months back, we are expecting a new addition to our family this coming November. As excited as we are to see our family grow, my mind is constantly cluttered with the to-dos of preparing...
Usually when you have more than one kid, the great car debate starts. Do we get a SUV or minivan or keep the sedan? Well, in our case, we went in the opposite direction. When we had just one...
How a Random Act of Kindness at Costco Made Our Day
About a month ago, my husband Josh dropped me off at the doctor on a day when my kids were out of school. Rather than try to entertain them in...
I can't protect you from the broken world we live in. There is suffering; there is cruelty; there is searing disparity; there is grief. I wish you didn't have to know any of this existed, but you will learn...
Disclosure: "How sick is too sick for school" is a topic that was a real hot button when we asked a question about it on our Facebook page. Fascinated by the differing views and the controversy, one of our contributors...
I shared my weight loss journey before. And for the most part, I have embarked on a healthier life since writing that post. I now follow a *mostly* paleo diet and exercise 4-5 days per week. But I have not reached...
Mom confession: I have a slight obsession with taking professional family photos. My husband and my wallet hate it, but, I can’t help capturing the cute, color-coordinated moments forever. And, with the kids constantly changing as they grow, it’s...
You may co-sleep or sleep train, you may feed your baby with formula or breastfeed, you may home school or enroll your child in daycare starting at 6 weeks. But there are certain parenting moments that unite us all, moments...
Author's Note :: ALL parents expanding their families, either by natural birth, adoption, surrogacy, etc., deserve to be celebrated. My hope is that this post provides ideas for baby gifts that will be helpful to ALL moms and dads...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Wicked Not!
Not All Step-mothers Are Wicked
My greatest blessing is being married to John Carney. Raising our three beautiful children, Luke, J.D., and Kiki, is a testament to our extraordinary relationship. Our love is...
We had been looking forward to this trip for weeks; no, make that months. Our family heads on a beach vacation every summer, and we spend a week enjoying each other along with the sun and sand. In preparation...
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, Amelia, was born about two-and-a-half...
Dear Cocomelon: Thank you for Existing
As a toddler mom, it’s not easy to get much done when my toddler is awake. As much as I think I’ll get laundry, work, or a quick moment to rest, you’re instantly pulled...