I need mom friends. Not just any mom friends, but ones that have a kid the same age as mine and live in my neighborhood. Just about the only thing I need more than a CAALMF (cool, age-appropriate, local...
Having the energy to work, raise children, and maintain relationships is easier when we can find time and space for focused thinking and opportunity to mentally recharge. Not to mention such time and space fuels overall quality of life...
Are you thinking about having a home birth? I had two magnificent planned water births at home that I cherish so very much. Here are some things I learned during my home birth journey.
Rule 1: You are a grown...
I had waited so long to have my first child and was loving every moment of being a mom. But my maternity leave was coming to an end. It was time for me to return to work — to...
“She’s such a chunker!”
“She’s so tiny — I barely remember when my kids were that small.”
“She’s going to be a BIG girl!”
“She has SO MUCH hair!”
In the span of an hour, I heard each one of these comments...
We have been reading with my daughter, now 3, since she was born. Her small room has bins packed with favorite books that she can reach, sort, and choose herself. Stories, often as many as six or seven, are...
When I found out I was having a girl, I could not wait to spend my entire paycheck go clothes shopping for her. She would have her own style, for sure. A laid back, bohemian vibe. She would wear...
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5 Concerts to Take Your Kids to (That Aren’t Kids Bands!)
Live music is a fantastic experience, no matter your age! Who doesn't remember the excitement of seeing a band perform live on stage for the first time? Taking your kids to a live concert can be a bit tricky, though. There is only so much Kidz Bop a parent can take. But is a "real" concert going to be family friendly? Here are a few bands that put on a great show that will be loved by both the parents and the kids alike!
