Parenting

Our house is old and tiny. When we purchased it five years ago, we didn’t really take future children into consideration; we now have a three-year-old and a second baby arriving this July. While there are times I’ve definitely...

I've been thinking about how to write this article for a while now.  I wasn't sure how to start or exactly what to say - this can be a touchy subject sometimes.  I wanted this to be helpful and...

The first time grief catches me off guard, I am reading an article about swallowing incorrectly. My daughter’s speech was slow to develop and is still not as articulate as is typical for her age. I read the article...

Congratulations. If you are here, then you have survived the first year of your child’s life. You have shed your title of Non-Parent (NP) and joyfully embraced the title of Beginner Parent (BP). Common place and, dare we say,...

It's been a privilege to be a part of the Columbus Moms Blog community. I've met so many amazing women (and men!)  and learned many different ways of parenting. It's a gift that I don't take for granted. And...

In my opinion, as an adult, you either nap or you don't. My husband and I fall into the first category and consider them key to success in life. We have three, very early risers and because of this,...

I watch his sleeping face In the seat next to mine Leaning on the window of the plane Pimples and their traces on forehead A thin line of hair on upper lip Few strands hanging from the chin   A foot taller than me Now he reaches The...

  Did you rush through that last bedtime story because what you needed was a glass of wine and some reality TV?   Did you serve mac and cheese and chicken nuggets for the 5th night in a row?   Do you get so...

Are you looking for some ways to save money on groceries?  Today I'm sharing 25 ways to help you do so!  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average US family of four spends between $568-$1,293 dollars a month...

We are the only other ones at the park and I see you look at my son.  I know what you want and I'm dreading it.  You skip over to him and ask,  "Would you like to play with...