Parenting

We crave it. We need it. We fantasize about it. It is the forbidden fruit of parenthood.  Sleep. We all want it, but it seems as though it is just out of reach. If this sounds familiar and you...

Being a mom is a 365 days of the year job. NO paid vacation, NO sick leave, NO NOTHING ! It can be deemed as one of the most difficult and challenging jobs in the world. Ask other moms...

Live in the moment. Cherish these early years. They grow up so fast. It doesn't last long. It doesn't get easier. You'll miss these years when they're gone. Okay, I get it. I know I'm supposed to just soak...

You adore your sensitive, active or “spirited” child, but his sensory needs pose unique challenges. Here are five tips from an occupational therapist for creating a supportive environment at home for a child with Sensory Processing Disorder. Explore Your Own...

Having two babies very close together is becoming more and more common. Sometimes it is intentional and a lot of times it is a surprise to parents. I remember the day I read the results of the pregnancy test;...

You’ve probably seen the Christmas book advent calendars floating around on Pinterest, and if you haven't, the idea is that your kid gets to unwrap one Christmas or winter themed book to read each day until Christmas Eve. On...

Getting your kids involved in volunteer opportunities is a great way to help them grow into caring, compassionate adults. My husband and I have volunteered in the past, but honestly I never really put much thought into involving my...

Preparing To Be Parents When we were preparing to become parents, I remember lying in bed each night, being completely consumed by all the things we needed to start thinking about. Should we set up the nursery right away? What...

August of 2019, my four-year-old son came running up to me and my husband with his Halloween costume idea. I’ll admit, I kind of smirked. What four-year-old doesn’t change his mind about his costume a million times in three...

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