PinnedWriting While Mom-ingTrying to find that balance of writing and being a mom is hard. I literally wrote the first sentence one day and then couldn’t come back to finish this article until the next day. Finding the time to write isn’t easy when your little one is suddenly wanting your attention…Writing Tips2 min read
Aug 8Big Emotions. Little Bodies.I’m having a really hard day. I can’t imagine how hard it is for my toddler as well. Together we’re both dealing with some really big emotions. I forget how much we have to teach our littles as they become more integrated with society. We’re not automatically born with the…Toddlerlife4 min read
Jul 29Car Seat SafetyNote: I’m not a Child Passenger Safety Technician and I don’t claim to be. Have you seen that video done by The Ohio State University? If you haven’t, check the link below: https://youtu.be/tuZFVPv3Rpk This isn’t meant to scare you — actually yes, it is. But it’s not supposed to make…Car Seat Safety4 min read
Jul 13Choosing how to ParentThere are hundreds — if not thousands — of articles and books written about parenting and how to do it the “right” way. If I weren’t already up to my eyeballs on diaper changes and remembering to feed my child (and myself) I’d take a week or two to sit…Parenting4 min read
Jun 29My Thoughts Based on Current Events — As a Mom.I’m stepping away from my usual first time mom postings to write this short piece. It’s sort of ties in with motherhood/parenthood. We do our best as parents to make sure our children grow up in a safe environment. But what about the issues that are beyond our control? Reading…Motherhood3 min read
Jun 97 Things I Told Myself I’d Do As a Parent vs. What I’m Really DoingIt’s been a little over a year now since I’ve had my first baby. There were a lot of expectations I had set for myself as a parent to be a “good” parent. I had all these ideas on how I wanted to raise my son from birth and a…Parenting6 min read
May 4Bedsharing: Co-Sleeping and its benefits.Disclaimer: there are a lot of misinformation when it comes to bedsharing/ co-sleeping. Yes, babies need to sleep in a safe environment and there is a way to do that while bedsharing/ co-sleeping which I’ll share in this article. There’s also a lot of different “sleep training” methods out there…Bedsharing9 min read
Apr 19Teething Remedies You Need To Know.We all forget how much pain our teeth cause us when it’s over. I forgot how I’d be in agony over my braces being tightened or further back to when a new tooth would emerge. Teething sucks, for both baby/toddler and parents. Luckily (or unluckily) my toddler seems to have…Teething2 min read
Apr 7Mommy BrainYea, it’s real. Well, it’s real to me. I did a little digging into why Mommy Brain happens and it turns out it’s real — to an extent. At first, I thought it was just an excuse by new moms or older moms for forgetting things constantly. I used to…Mommy Brain3 min read
Mar 2When You Need A Break — a mother’s grievance.Why is it when a mom needs a break (mentally or physically) the answer is always taking the children away? A friend and I have been lamenting to each other about this topic. We need help around the house, or just need someone to take care of us when we’re…Moms4 min read