Spelling Out Self-Care
by Erin Statz
September is Self-Care Awareness Month and we have a special line up for you! Each Monday, our writers will share what self-care looks like for them. We hope to inspire...
Surprised by Disobedience?
by Laura Senske
Parenting comes with a lot of surprises. The baby showed up before his/her due date (or in my cases, long, long after). The toddler decided to create her art masterpiece...
My Postpartum Body Is Not Open to Comments
by Maureen Zhao
I am one of the countless women going through the process of learning to love my postpartum body. It’s a delicate process and I would like to kindly ask that...
Intentions
September is Self-Care Awareness Month and we have a special line up for you! Each Monday, our writers will share what self-care looks like for them. We hope to inspire...
Helping Your Child Overcome Separation Anxiety
Will your child not leave your side when in social situations? Does your child cry when you drop them off at school? Does your child complain of stomachaches or not...
Pregnancy Products That Saved My Sanity
by Kate Awsumb
I’m just about through my second time at the human-growing rodeo. There are ups, there are downs and there are a few things – besides ice cream – that have...
Who Are Your Allies in the Trenches?
Morning came too soon. I had snuck out of bed and downstairs to set breakfast in motion. My husband was quietly readying himself for work as our four-year-old slumbered away...
Today Is A Fresh Start
Last week was one of those weeks. Let me clarify. Last week was one of THOSE weeks. You know what I mean, right? One of those weeks where you are...
Learning To Say “No”
by Liz Murray
As the parent of two toddlers, ages 2 ½ and 13 months, I frequently find myself saying “no.” It’s probably one of my top ten words. The contexts vary,...
Forty Things to do While Waiting for Labor Start
by Maureen Zhao
Here I am, waiting for labor. With my firstborn, I was in early labor for many days at home before active labor kicked in. Twenty-four strenuous back-laboring hours after arriving...
Eating Like the French
by Laura Senske
Scene: Toddler looks at plate with vegetable on it, decides she doesn’t like it. Mom: “Delicious! It looks so delicious!” Toddler: “No.” Mom: “I want you to take a bite.”...
Professional Development for the Independent Toddler
by Kate Kearns
We all know parenting is a full-time job. I’m not trying to fight this. I accept the challenges of raising my small, screamy human – along with the challenges of...
Fist Bumps from the Trenches
At this point, we all know that looking at social media when we’re not feeling 100% emotionally can be toxic. Most people I know have even suspended accounts, or gone...
Homeschool How-To
by Meghan Yancy
We are going on year 6 of homeschooling and it is everything I’ve wanted it to be and a whole lot of what I never expected. For us, the biggest...
