Halloween is such an exciting time for children.We know that it can also be equally stressful for parents of children with food allergies. We have shared various posts on food allergies including Peanut Allergy 101, Halloween candy and the Best...
As parents, we believe our children are perfect. It takes a very courageous parent to realize that their child may have a problem. Whether it be behavioral, mental, or emotional. Admitting a fault in ourselves or a loved one...
I grew up in a very large, very affectionate, very southern family. I'm talking at least thirty grandchildren--just on one side--large. While holidays were always beautiful flurries of wrapping paper, hot chocolate, and babies everywhere, there was always one moment...
Free range does not mean laid back.
In the past three weeks, I’ve been told by multiple people that I am a laid-back parent. The thing is, I don’t feel like I am. My kids would tell you I’m not....
Growing up, my sister and I were always very strong swimmers. We are 22 months apart, so we took the same swimming lessons, went to “stay away” summer camps, and frequently swam at friends and families’ pools. In fact,...
It’s hot outside, y’all! Sunny days are ahead and along with that comes swimming. One of the things my sons look forward to each year is picking out a new swimsuit. If you walk into a department store, you...
Dear Daughter,
In the few years that you have been a part of our family, we have loved you more than we ever knew we could. You are perfect in our eyes, and we wouldn’t change a thing about you.
You...
How is this for a nightmare? As difficult as it might be, imagine running over a child in your vehicle. Disturbing, right?
Now even harder, try to picture the child was your own, and this horrible incident occurred in your...
What goes up must come down. True or false? I never really gave it much thought until I started to write this post. I’m probably giving my age away, but do any of you remember having to manually use...
“Jennifer! I lost Conner!”
“Wait, What?!”
“I lost him! He’s gone!”
“What do you mean you LOST him?!”
“He just took off and ran! I can’t find him! He’s gone!”
My world stopped when I got that phone call. So many thoughts were running...
Stop Domestic Violence: The Real Superheroes of Safe Harbor Gala
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), "on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year,...
My daughter turned two this past week. We are now officially out of the baby stage and completely in the toddler stage. It was bittersweet and very emotional for mommy. But I could not focus on that, I had...
I didn’t say no or try to stop it. I didn’t avoid the situation, and so it went on for years. And I guess because of that, it didn’t seem bad to me until I was older and could...
When I was pregnant and registering for my first child, I did a lot of research on all of my baby gear. I read multiple reviews and looked up statistics on cribs, strollers and most importantly, car seats.
Do you...