When you ask any mother about her family’s desires, health and wellness will undoubtedly be one of her top priorities. In a world where health care crises have become increasingly prevalent, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with information. So, how can one separate the important facts from the noise?
Let me start by saying that no one was hurt in the process of said emergency, but I was in a bit of a helpless situation and it was scary!
I decided to take my two boys to Horseneck Beach,...
Content warning: child sexual abuse
I’ve wanted to write about this for a while but faced serious writer’s block, which I have concluded means I’ve been afraid of writing it the wrong way and getting negative feedback. But that’s exactly...
Kids (and adults too) need connection more than ever, and I believe the strongest connections can’t be found on a screen or an app — they’re outside. It's time to ditch the screens and get outside!
Being outside helps kids...
Before my babies were born, I was a slow but enthusiastic distance runner. It was easy to schedule an hour or more to head out alone for a long run. Bumpy sidewalks? Roots on a trail run? No problem — I just hopped right over. Now, time by myself is more difficult to come by. And with a stroller to push, evenly paved surfaces make everyone a lot happier. Here are four places I have found joy running with my little ones.
I get terrible ingrown hairs. (You know... down there.) They're the deep ingrown hairs — the kind that make you think there is some type of growth under your skin. Super painful.
I have tried shaving my bikini area, which...
Since he was born, I have had a pretty significant fear of choking. More so than any fears of the other bad things that could happen. This is why.
Yes, it is true. I have not shaved my legs in eight years. However, before I explain, let me be clear: I am not walking around with hairy man legs. I do remove the hair, but not by shaving.
It...
When I was 19 I went on vacation to Italy with two girlfriends. In Catania, in a hostel in the middle of a fish market, we met an Australian guy and girl — cousins — who were backpacking through...
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is particularly difficult for me and the many others out there who have experienced this type of loss.
Once I went public with my experience with recurrent pregnancy loss, I heard from countless friends...
As my oldest son has demonstrated trustworthiness, we are building the skills he needs to gain further independence. He no longer has to hold my hand to cross streets, because I know he'll stay close and not run recklessly. Now when we come to an intersection, I ask him, ‘Are we safe to cross?’ He gets to make the decision — but I have to sign off before we move forward. Before I trust him to do it independently, I am teaching him the skills he needs to do it safely.
Parenting is exhausting. This we probably all can agree on.
Many of us love the fact that we find ourselves in the adventure of a lifetime, and we might see our children as the biggest blessing. Still, show me a...
Thank goodness we're in an era where sneakers are trendy, and there are a lot of great options! Check out these favorites for new mom sneakers this fall!
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TV Shows for Kids That Won’t Drive You Crazy!
If the dinner's not done, there's poop on the floor, or mom needs a shower, who do you turn to for 20 minutes of...
