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
Did 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……
When Something Isn’t Right: Tongue Ties and Breastfeeding Problems
This 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?
Trigger 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……
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Baby
This 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……
How to Respond When People Say “You Think That’s Hard?”
People say the darndest things when you talk about your struggles, don’t they? Here’s how to respond when people say “You Think That’s Hard?”
Grieving a Newborn Experience I Didn’t Have
I had a very colicky baby, and I was desperate for a reprieve. I often wonder what it would have been like to ENJOY the first few months of my third baby’s life. I can’t help but feel like I missed something really special. I am grieving a newborn experience I didn’t have.
5 Ways To Keep Teens Safe Online
The availability of instant and constant communication presents challenges about how to keep teens safe online. While not foolproof, there are many things you can do to help guide your teen to use devices responsibly.
10 Sweet Motherhood Quotes to Brighten Your Day
Motherhood can be hard to sum up in just one quote. When you’re looking for a sweet motherhood quote to share with a friend who is struggling or just want to feel more connected to yourself and the important work you are doing, I hope these heartwarming motherhood quotes can help.
5 Tips for Keeping the House Clean During the Busy School Year
Over the years I’ve established a routine that seem to work really well to help us keep the house clean during the school year. For any other parents out there who are struggling, I hope some of these ideas can give you a bit of guidance.
