Wow, has it been a long time since I’ve published on here, or what? First, an explanation of my long absence: As my four year old has gotten older, I’ve found it harder and harder to find time for writing because I’m still home with her. we have potty training…
5 Things I’ll Do Differently With My Second Baby
Recently, there have been two new babies born in my family; one is the couple’s first child, and the other is a second child. Between watching loved ones become parents for the first time and reliving all the memories that come flooding back…and seeing another loved one go at it…
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Postpartum Body
Our bodies are the grandest mysteries, aren’t they? They undergo the most remarkable journey of intricate change over the course of a pregnancy, and afterwards, they restore themselves to factory settings. Most of us probably learn a lot about what our bodies are going through while we’re pregnant, but how…
Teaching a Toddler to Wear a Mask
I can’t believe I’m even writing a piece on teaching a toddler to wear a face mask. I’ve debated whether to post this, because I’m still dumbfounded at what our world and our country are going through right now. A post like this shouldn’t need to exist—but that’s the world…
How a Kids’ Toy Drove Me to Madness
For my daughter’s first Christmas, my mother gave her a plastic toy fish bowl. Armed with five accessory fish she could place inside and take out again, it lit up in brilliant colors that mesmerized my daughter. When we arrived home after the holidays, this new toy became somewhat of…
Items You Need for a Long-Term NICU Stay
If you know your baby is going to end up in the NICU, you might be trying to prepare ahead of time. Maybe you already have a NICU baby and you’re trying to improve the situation. The NICU is a tough and demanding place (not to mention the NICU during…
My Pack and Play Cleaning Disaster
Take a close look at the photo above. You’ve probably come across the picture on the left while surfing Pinterest or other sites; I’ve seen something like it maybe a dozen times now. It’s a method for cleaning a pack and play, usually with the caption “how to PROPERLY clean…
5 Great Mom Hacks | Part 2
It’s time for the second installment in the Mom Hacks series! I usually call these “mom hacks” because I write to moms, but of course, anybody can employ these tips and tricks, be it dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles, you name it! These posts are so much fun because they’re…
Pediatricians and Postpartum Depression | PPD Series | Installment 3
There’s still work to do, but we’ve come a long way in postpartum depression awareness in the last few decades. Communities now understand the issue and its effects more than ever, and those in a position to help are taking steps to do so. One such group is the American…
Packing Dad’s Hospital Bag
Between nurseries, registries, baby showers, and car seat research, packing dad’s hospital bag might not be at the top of expecting parents’ to-do lists. But it’s so important to make sure both parents’ needs are covered for the hospital stay, especially with dad—he’s on his own for a whole lot…