I had a baby on January 27. It was my fifth baby in seven years. It jarred my world so quickly, presenting my family with its biggest adjustment up to that point. But today, the fact that I’ve given...
I was at an art class recently with my two kids. A little girl in the class hit her forehead on the corner of a bookcase, and within seconds a huge goose egg formed. Amidst lots of crying, the teacher asked...
As we start a new year, many of us have New Year’s resolutions on the brain. Instead of the usual resolutions — which are typically broken by the end of January — consider creating a family tree if you...
Kids' birthday parties, huh?
While I’m exceptionally thankful for them after two years of pandemic drive-by birthdays, it brings me back to the tricky topic of kids' birthday party gifts.
It’s no secret that a significant number of birthday party gifts...
When my son was born two years ago and I quit my job to be at home with him, I immediately went from working 12-hour days at an office to being with him 24 hours a day, seven days a...
After my son Leo turned 1, I had a LOT of thoughts swirling in my brain.
I had a real good cry about how he was growing up — and how horrible that is. Let’s face it, mamas — you...
Valentine's Day is almost here, which means couples will have to decide if they will fall into the "stay in" or the "go out" date night category. While I always welcome nights out and find they are a much-needed...
How do you show up?
I'm talking about your posture. Take a look. Stand in front of the mirror. What do you see?
I remember seeing my reflection in a window when my youngest was an infant. Rounded shoulders. Head forward. Is...
I have a few friends who are currently expecting their first babies. I know my friends will be terrific mothers, but there is a gentle reminder new mothers should hear:
Some days you won't be that good.
Some days you won't be...
I was 14 years old when he grabbed me on the bus.
I froze for a second on the way to my seat. His hand was under my skirt — my brand new, double tiered, mustard yellow skirt. Outside the...
My 3-year-old daughter is loving, energetic, funny, sensitive — and she hits me.
My husband is the only other person who knows what she does and how bad it can get. I've told a few other people that she hits...
Some of us look for signs to tell us whether to have another child. Sometimes the answer is clear. And sometimes it is deeply muddled and riddled with equivocation. But I think, after my three pregnancies, I've figured a few things out. Like how to know you're done having kids. Here are nine ways you can know for sure.
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