As a new parent, many of us feel like we are completely dropped in on our heads. No amount of advice or books up until that point could have possibly prepared us for the all-encompassing experience we were about to have, and sometimes it feels impossible. But there are a few key things you can do ...
Parenting
Why I AM a helicopter mom
There's a lot of crap that's been going around for quite some time about "helicopter" parents in general. There are definitely extremes (that are NOT okay), but at the same time, I don't think anyone has truly addressed the positives about being a helicopter parent. It's not all bad, people... ...
The best way to induce labor
Once you hit the 36-week mark of pregnancy, just about all you can think about it prepping for baby and getting baby OUT. Therefore, it's not surprising that the most-asked-about pregnancy tip is how to actually go into labor. ...
How to make meals your kids will actually eat
If your kids are anything like my kids, their tastes change constantly. It's so difficult to make meals kids will actually eat when every day is different, and as much as you try to help them eat healthy, they turn up their noses at anything new. So how can you make meals that will please such picky ...
How to NOT get peed/pooped on by a newborn: A step-by-step guide
Anyone who has ever had a newborn knows how free they are with their–ahem–bodily urges... And, therefore, how easy it is for them to let loose at any given moment, especially mid-diaper change! Being a 5th-time mom at this point, I STILL have difficulty containing the chaos of newborn diaper ...
12 Thoughts that go through your head when you’re having a summer baby
Summer is already bad enough without adding 30+ extra pounds of baby and baby-related fat to the mix. Not to mention the hormonal hot flashes and general misery. ...