That’s mine! Ahh…the lovely and dreaded toddler independence stages. If your little one is having a hard time parting with anything and declaring every item (living and not) is his, he’s due for a lesson in sharing. Not that this particular lesson is easy. Toddlers do many weird things and throw temper tantrums on the […]
Parenthood is one wild adventure. From temper tantrums and weird behavior that’s somehow normal to all those sleepless nights. The best way to get through all of the crazy moments is by having a great sense of humor. And when you need to have a chuckle and an “I can relate” moment when you feel […]
What if you don’t fit the mold when it comes to kids? A biological clock can be a nerve-wracking thing that adds pressure when there might not need to be. Even though as you age the number of eggs you produce decreases, and having a baby past the age of 35 carries some additional risk, […]
Father’s Day is around the corner, do you have the perfect gift picked out? While dad already has the best gift possible, you want to show him how much he means to the entire family with a wow-worthy present. From personalized ideas to quality time spent together, these are the best gifts for quality dads. […]
At the heart of any parent’s goal is the desire to raise responsible kids. It has a ripple effect of creating a world where everyone makes a positive impact on the world in which they live. So is there a trick to raising kids to be more responsible? Responsibility starts by showing kids how joyful […]
You swore it would never happen. You’d never do the same (annoying) things as your mother. And especially after you had kids, you’d defiantly claim to make your own mom rules and chart your individual path into motherhood. But then slowly but surely the transformation began. First it was the same phrases as she would […]
No matter what you have planned with your own mom for Mother’s Day, whether it’s brunch or a fancy dinner, the goal is to shower her with love and appreciation. As you’re celebrating the day together, impress her with these fun Mother’s Day facts about the history of the holiday and how it has evolved […]
You may have heard that eating together as a family has numerous benefits. But do you know why that is? Simply put, family dinners mean better family relationships. Eating together as a family has the potential to strengthen family ties by providing daily time to bond together, a sense of security and routine for your […]
Here’s the truth about motherhood that many people don’t talk about: there’s really NO way to fully prepare for it. Sure, you can read books, ask your friends, have the baby shower and attend any and all birth-related classes, but it still won’t be enough. Everyone has some idea of what motherhood entails because you’ve […]
You’re in the middle of the grocery store when you get the feeling. ‘This cannot be happening. She is not going to do this in public,’ you think. And right before your very eyes, your toddler throws herself onto the concrete floor and proceeds to stomp and kick her feet, piercing screams blowing out eardrums […]
Raising kids is a full-time job, and as a mom you experience the full spectrum of emotions, including happiness, joy, anger, sadness, frustration, overwhelm, etc. A new study came out highlighting the connection between stay-at-home moms and depression. It seems the mental challenges can be exacerbated by isolation and the underestimated amount of what changes […]
It likely comes as no surprise to you that life changes a lot when your kids enter the world! Your sleep schedule, body, attitude, and general priorities all shift the second you hold that little on in your arms. And while you may expect your social life to change, you might be surprised to hear […]