For many of us, it’s a part of a routine visit when going for our yearly physical at our doctor’s offices and yet for most of us it’s the part of the visit that gives us the most anxiety....
Our brains are fascinating.
On my journey as a special needs parent, I learn much about how the brain works through neurologists, behavior analysts, and the power of Google. My fellow parents with medically complex children live in a constant...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Most of us know someone who has had or is currently fighting breast cancer. While there is much hope for treatment with good outcomes, the reality is that many women without traditional hereditary risk...
Moms Often Make Terrible Friends
Moms get so used to putting their family's needs ahead of their own that often when it comes to relationships outside of their immediate circle, they forget that there are other people who are depending...
Remember the ad campaign with the tagline, “I haven’t got time for the pain”? Never does that line ring truer than when you are caregiver for ill and utterly dependent children.
How can Mommy manage when one, two, or more...
Last year I trained for my first half-marathon. It was a long, 6-month process for me and a huge accomplishment when I crossed that finish line. My two children ran beside me, on the sidewalk, for the last block...
We all want balance...
Is balance in motherhood a unicorn? We're all trying to find and create balance to deal with our crazy demanding lives, and it seems like we're trying to find a unicorn. Are we searching for an...
When I was just starting out in my own place just after college, I really didn't think much about the environment I lived in. My apartment on Boulevard didn’t bother me at all despite fact that my uncle half-jokingly...
We’ve all seen the headlines. The flu is widespread in almost every state, and this year’s dominant strain is particularly severe.
Most terrifying of all for parents, there have been 30 reported flu deaths in children. It’s enough to make...
Take a look at the top Google searches for New Year's resolutions.
You'll undoubtedly see that eat healthier and lose weight is at the top of almost every single list. Talk to the average mama out there loving her family,...
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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”...
