Christmas is a special time of year, but it can also be stressful. I’ve rounded up some funny Christmas memes parents can relate to…especially the ones who are overstimulated! However, many of these apply to just about everyone during this chaotic time of year. Tell me which one is your favorite! 1. Not Overreacting At……
5 Questions Every Parent Should Be Asking Themselves About Teen Mental Health
Posted in:ParenthoodDid you know that 20% of high school students have serious thoughts of suicide? As a parent, that makes me stop and think, and I came up with 5 questions we should be asking ourselves as parents about teen mental health. According to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the best way to help prevent a……
What if bad handwriting is more than bad handwriting?
Posted in:ParenthoodWhat if bad handwriting is more than bad handwriting? Can bad handwriting be helped? These are questions I wish I had asked sooner. My son’s 4th grade teacher mentioned that she wanted to meet with me to discuss concerns about his penmanship. I am well aware of this concern, as every single teacher he has……
When Something Isn’t Right: Tongue Ties and Breastfeeding Problems
Posted in:ParenthoodThis post is sponsored and contains affiliate links which means items purchased through these links return a small monetary percentage back to this blog. Read our full disclosure policy here. “Your baby isn’t gaining weight like he should be,” the pediatrician explained. My baby was three months old and something wasn’t right. It was right there……
Why Are Women So Tired?
Posted in:Mental Health, ParenthoodTrigger warning: sexual violence, eating disorders, suicide. I recently posted a tweet I had previously shared on Instagram, and it resonated with tens of thousands of people, particularly women. It was about a lack of support for women in our current society, particularly mothers, and the toll that it takes on us. And how little……
Easy Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Posted in:Favorite Things, ParenthoodThis post contains affiliate links which means items purchased through these links return a small monetary percentage back to this blog. Read our full disclosure policy here. What’s an easy Mother’s Day gift idea? Every mom is so different, and it can be hard to find the perfect gift to express your love in a way……
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Baby
Posted in:Mental Health, ParenthoodThis post is sponsored and contains affiliate links which means items purchased through these links return a small monetary percentage back to this blog. Read our full disclosure policy here. There’s so much to think about when you’re getting ready to start a family. When I got pregnant with my first baby, I read all the……
Best Board Games For Families to Get for Christmas
Posted in:ParenthoodThis post is sponsored and contains affiliate links which means items purchased through these links return a small monetary percentage back to this blog. Read our full disclosure policy here. We love board games because they’re something that the whole family enjoys and is an easy way to increase the amount of quality time we spend……
Stocking Stuffers for Teens and Tweens
Posted in:ParenthoodThis post contains affiliate links which means items purchased through these links return a small monetary percentage back to this blog. Read our full disclosure policy here. It’s hard to know what to get as stocking stuffers for teens and tweens. Here’s a few ideas to get you started! Magnetic Phone Holder This phone holder can……
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals For Families
Posted in:ParenthoodThis post is sponsored and contains affiliate links which means items purchased through these links return a small monetary percentage back to this blog. Read our full disclosure policy here. With the holidays fast approaching, finding fabulous black friday deals for families helps keep your holiday wish list in budget. Here are some of the best……
