“Poop-gate” – I Need Your Help!
Hello, parents! I am coming to you FOR advice today. Usually, I am the one trying to be helpful to other parents by passing along …
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How to Host a Successful Playdate
A successful playdate is great. First of all, kids love them. They get to play with other kids. Second, it gives the moms a chance …
The Reality of Potty Training
Potty training sucks. Anyone who tells you different should be headbutted in the nose by a toddler. Okay, that may be a little extreme. Some …
The Best Toddler Zoo Tips
A trip to the zoo can be a great outing with toddlers. First of all, it gets them out and about, and gives them some …
Preventing Bad Behavior in Toddlers
Taking toddlers out and about can be a joy or a total nightmare. It depends on the day really. And the moon. And if their …
Avoiding Germs and Preventing Illness
We are hopefully at the tail end of a really bad cold and flu season. This year has been intense. I do not consider myself …
A Frugal Mom’s Guide to Buying Baby and Toddler Clothes
Everything is so expensive it seems like these days. I cant be the only one who has noticed this, right? Groceries cost a small fortune, …
The Most Important Ways to Be Partners in Marriage and Parenting
Relationships are hard. Really hard. They take a lot of work. One way to make them easier, is to be partners in marriage and parenting. …
15 Ways to Spend Free Time as a Mom
Free time as a mom is so elusive! Its almost non-existent. But once in a while, the stars align and all is right in the …
Buy Something for Yourself: A How-To Guide for Moms
How to Buy Something for Yourself When You’re a Mom I am a mom and a wife. I stay home with my son. This means …
Creating the Perfect Family – How Many Children Should You Have?
Everyone wants to have the perfect family. The big debate seems to be what IS the perfect family? Here is the kicker: everyone seems to …
Lovies for Your Baby: What You Need To Know
What exactly IS a “lovie” you may ask. I had never heard of them before becoming a mom. “Lovies” is a small, soft piece of …
6 Reasons Your Child Isn’t Sleeping Well
Sleep. It becomes almost an obsession when you become a mom. I took sleep for granted pretty much my whole life. Once my son was …
How to Wear Out Your High Energy Child
If you have a high energy child like I do, you are always looking for ideas to burn some of that energy out of them. …
“Help! I feel like a crappy mom!” – Tips for Surviving the Bad Days in Parenting
Any mom, young or old, new or veteran, has had days where they feel sub par. There are days where we all feel like nothing …
The Baby Proofing You Cant Afford to Skimp On
Everyone knows that when you are expecting a baby, you need to baby proof your home. What you may not know is that they sell …
Unsolicited Advice for New Moms and Moms-to-be
From the time you find out you are expecting on, you will be bombarded with advice on everything. It seems everyone has something to say …
5 Tips for Making Bed Time Smoother for Toddler and Parents
Bed time with toddlers can be quite frustrating. Many times, the minute a toddler hears the phrase “bed time,” they immediately become energized, famished, and …
Tips for Traveling with Babies and Toddlers
Traveling is great. However, once you have a baby or toddler in tow, it can be quite a game-changer. Kids come with a lot of …
Creating an Unbreakable Bond With Your Child
The bond between a mother and her child is pretty amazing. There is nothing like it. As moms, we knew that baby before anyone else …
9 Things You Need on Your Baby Registry
Creating a baby registry can be overwhelming, especially for a first-time parent. The stores are filled with items from top to bottom. So how much …
9 Things You Don’t Need on Your Baby Registry
Setting up a baby registry can be overwhelming, especially for a first-time parent. There is so much stuff in those stores. Could something so tiny …
Toddler Food Ideas: Get Your Toddler to Have a More Varied Diet
Toddlers can be the pickiest eaters on the planet. I am constantly seeing pleas from moms in the various groups I am in asking how …
Important Too: Moms, Take Care of Yourselves
One thing most moms across the board have in common it that we tend to put everyone else first. We take care of our kids, …
Surviving Teething
Teething is one of the most difficult experiences for both babies and parents. Babies have to deal with the pain of cutting teeth, and parents …
Getting Rid of the Pacifier
My child took to a pacifier from birth. It was glorious because it served as a sort of baby mute button. He calmed very quickly …
Parenting with a Chronic Illness…My Lupus Story
Today, I want to address something that is very personal to me. This is something that so many parents struggle with. How do you live …
Making Mom Friends
When I was a teenager, or even college, I could talk to anyone at anytime about anything. It was so easy. Somewhere along the way, …
Potty Training Stinks!
Potty training. Every parent does it at some point. It can’t be that bad, right? I mean, my kid will probably be out of diapers by …
Facebook Mommy Groups…The Good, The Bad, and The Crazy
Let’s talk about Facebook Mommy Groups! They are everywhere. There are many to choose from. Every mom I know has one, or two, or several …