
Learning the Letters E and F – Preschool at Home
Preschool at home is going strong! In fact, I am super late on this post because we have been so hard at work. I have …
Preschool at home is going strong! In fact, I am super late on this post because we have been so hard at work. I have …
Hey, everyone! We are almost 2 weeks into our preschool at home journey. I hope you are all enjoying the series. My little one is …
Hello, Friends! Today, I want to share with you something personal. It is scary, and exciting, and giving me so much hope. I have made …
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 …
Today was a hard day. Parenting is hard. It can be incredibly fun at times. But other times, its just plain hard. Today was the …
The 4th of July is right around the corner. Here in the States, Independence Day is a time for outdoor summer fun, family, barbecues, and …
As if potty training isn’t scary enough when you are locked away in your own home, sometimes you may ACTUALLY have to leave the house. …
Its that time of year again. The kids are out of school for summer break. One things that moms everywhere seem to be re-learning is …
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 …
Can you handle the Mom Truth? There are so many things about motherhood that are joyful. As you’ll see on any forum, facebook group, …
It happens to all of us. At some point our children no longer need us to survive. Becoming obsolete as a parent is the ultimate …
I remember thinking as a young person that parenting would be a breeze. I mean, I’d babysat plenty of times, and been around countless small …
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 …
Memorial Day tends to be the unofficial kick off to summer. Here in Michigan, we seemed to have skipped spring entirely this year. With temps …
Preschool. It has changed a lot since our generation of moms were children. Now there are so many options. 3-year-old preschool. 4-year-old preschool. Nursery school. …
These days it seems that everything costs a small fortune. Generations ago, a large family could live on one small income to survive. Think of …
Spring is finally in the air here in the mid-western United States. That means more fun in the sun. That also means a lot more …
I am a huge fan of nature and being outdoors. I think its just generally good for people to get outside. For kids, I feel …
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 …
Toddler behavior can drive parents insane at times. Sometimes they are complete angels, and others? Well, let’s just say I don’t judge any parent who …
Parenting is hard. Anyone who wants to argue that is guaranteed NOT a parent. The interesting thing about parenting is that it can be hard …
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Families The Ultimate Summer Bucket list: 50 fun things for the family to do this summer! Summer is my …
One of my goals as a parent is to give my child everything he could ever need or want. That being said, I certainly don’t …
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 …
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 …
There are about a billion toys on the market for toddlers. In fact, a billion may be a conservative estimate. Of course your toddler probably …
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. …
10 Must-Have Craft Supplies for Toddlers A really great way to keep your toddler entertained and have some fun is to do crafts. The internet …
Hey Mommas! I want to talk about something today that I observed over the weekend. My son is an only child and he’s 3. He …
I know a lot of moms are against toddler screen time. Personally, I am not. At least not in moderation. I have a super active …
There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding being a stay-at-home mom. It’s not all bon-bon’s and soap operas. The reality is that there is a …
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 …
As parents, we start teaching our children things the moment they are born. Sometimes its a conscious effort, and sometimes not. As they grow, we …
You asked for more, and so here it is! Another edition of Confessions from Real Moms about Kids, Parenting, and Being a Mom! Confession from …
How do you know you’re a parent? Like a real parent? Are you doing this parent thing right? Here are some easy ways to tell …
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 …
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 …
Sometimes productivity can be a real struggle when you are home with children all day. As a SAHM (stay-at-home mom) and more recently a WAHM …
Being a mom can be difficult, and sometimes you have to improvise just to survive with your sanity intact. One thing most moms have in …
As if having a toddler isn’t hard enough, sometimes we end up with tall toddlers. Children that are way larger than most other children their …
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. …
The moment you find out you’re pregnant, you will start receiving all kinds of advice and warnings. Want them or not, everyone has an opinion …
When you have children, your home will rapidly become filled with stuff. Babies require a lot of things. Toddlers accumulate a lot of things. It …
Being a mom is one of the most fun, and one of the hardest things I have ever done. There are so many ups and …
When it comes time for your baby to move from the baby nursery to a toddler room, it can be a really exciting thing for …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Mom shaming. Every mom deal with this at some point. For whatever reason, we live in a very judgmental society. It seems like everyone has …
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 …
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, …
You did it! You got pregnant and survived months of morning sickness, fatigue, restless legs, swollen feet, and all the other glamourous things that come …
A popular trend lately has been the chalkboard looking signs. You see these often for birthdays. When my son was turning a year old I …
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 …
I have been reading to my son since the day he came home from the hospital. My boy is now 3 years old and LOVES …
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 …
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 …
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 …