Tales of a Spirited Baby
I hate to admit it, but I was a little cocky before my second child was born. Veteran parents warned me that the transition from one to two kids would...
Rachel Anderson
Saying Goodbye and Finding Hope
My story is not unique. Like many women, I lost our baby during the first trimester of what was supposed to be a nine month pregnancy. Medically, my situation was...
Like a Boss: The Mom Resume
Being a mom a tough job. In addition to cooking, cleaning and day-to-day family care, it requires expertise in childhood development, nutrition, conflict resolution and so much more. The job...
How a Paternity Leave Changed Our Family
For the first few years of our children’s lives, it’s often all about mom. Our maternal instincts usually make us baby’s preferred parent – the one who seemingly knows best....
Beat the Winter Blues: 9 Screen-Free Activities
With ever growing snow banks, temps barely in the 20s (if we’re lucky) and ice patches nearly everywhere, spring feels like a far off dream. Cabin fever has set in....
Life with Two Kids: What I Wish I Would Have Known
It was early on the day of my daughter’s two-week checkup, and we had an 8 a.m. appointment. I made the appointment in the hospital while I will still in...
A Mom’s Guide to Baby Playtime
It’s a rare moment: My newborn is wide-eyed, content and looking at me expectantly. She looks like she’s ready to do something outside of her normal routine of eating, sleeping,...
Letting Go of the Perfect Christmas
At this time of year, there are two types of people: Those who are giddy about the holidays and the rest of us. I fall into the second group. In my...
Finding Joy in Waiting
I sigh as I stare down at my growing belly. I am one day shy of being full-term but potentially have three weeks (or more) to go before I meet...
Just You Wait
When I was in my 20s, I worked with new parents who entertained the office with their parenting stories. Their tales of baby antics, food mishaps, and diaper fiascos brought laughter...
My 2nd Pregnancy: What I Know (And What I Wish I Didn’t)
“When are you due? You’re huge!” At seven months, pregnant my co-worker’s question made me laugh. I wasn’t that big. (Was I?) Regardless, I didn’t have the time to dwell on...
My Best Advice: 6 Nuggets of Wisdom for Moms
Advice is such a strange thing. It is often shared with us when we don’t really want it, and then it can be absent when we desperately need guidance. There...
I Hope You Remember
The days are long, but the years are short. If you are the parent of a young child, you’ve probably heard this phrase more times than you can count. This...
