I had my daughter over a year ago, and the baby weight is still hanging around. I’m not surprised since I haven’t done anything to get rid of it. I’ve been a little busy, ya know, RAISING A CHILD....
I was married for the first time at the age of 21. My husband and I were both gym rats; we worked out constantly, ran, rock climbed, and rode mountain bikes.
Physical activity was a huge part of my lifestyle,...
Sing it with me now…. “It’s the most snotty-nosed tiiiiiiime of the year!”
The time of year when tissues are shoved all snug in our pockets and yellow-ish liquids pour out from little noses. Delightful! As a Pediatric Sleep Consultant...
I remember when my oldest child first started climbing trees. He seemed far too small and fragile to be towering above my head, bravely traversing the branches to find the perfect nook where he would sit and daydream for...
Being super pregnant this year for Thanksgiving has it’s advantages. I can eat whatever I want, blame it on the baby, not stand on my feet for hours cooking, and watch the football game with little to no interruption...
Our family doesn’t need a month to be aware of autism. We live autism 24/7/365 because all three of my sons are autistic. When I let people know that (because sometimes I need to explain their behavior), I usually get...
As a mom, I sometimes feel like a walking CDC pamphlet. I know the average incubation period and symptoms of every communicable disease my kids come into contact with. From hand-foot-and-mouth disease and norovirus to influenza A, I’m prepared...
Thanks to Dr. Stephen Bendheim from Virginia Physicians for Women for this guest post.
I was asked a simple question: As a father, what would be your (my) perfect Valentine’s Day?
The answer was simple: If I had my choice, I...
A full hour massage seems a bit indulgent, right? You're a busy MOM for heaven's sake, not a Lady of Leisure!
Well, if you didn't have a chance to read Holly's post about self care last Wednesday, she reminded us that we...
“Tonight I stood next to my daughter’s crib as tears started to build up. How could something so innocent, so beautiful, so wanted, bring so much hurt. Hurt because I feel guilty for feeling hurt, and hurt because after...
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Being a Millennial Mom in 2019: What it’s Actually Like
“I wouldn’t want to raise a kid today.”
That’s what you’ll hear from most adults over the age of 50. As a 33-year-old “Millennial Mom”...
