Joy in the Chaos
by Cari Dugan
If you are anything like me, you cringe at the sight of a mess. Nothing sends me into a quicker emotional frenzy than seeing a playroom upside down, dirty dishes...
How To Be My Mom Friend
I absolutely swear I used to be fun to hang out with. I used to look into new restaurants. I used to suggest we meet up at the cool coffee...
Well Dressed Girls
Most days my children are dressed better than I am. It is a reality I have come to accept as a Mom to two girls aged four and under. I...
Tips for Flying With a Toddler
Greyson and I jetted out to Seattle for a quick getaway this winter. One of my college girlfriends was having a baby and my other college bestie called and said...
Proud to Be Momin’ It
I am totally momin’ it. And I’m done feeling guilty. Let’s face it—I spend much more time as the disciplinarian, designated mom-uber, and maid than I do snuggling and reading...
10 Wellness Ideas That Take Less Than Five Minutes
I believe that wellness means honoring and taking care of my body and cultivating joy wherever I go. Living a healthy, full life is as much about what fills my...
Quick and Easy Nutrition for Kids
by Meghan Yancy
I ditched the whole “breakfast” and “lunch” thing over a year ago. It’s overrated anyways. We are “grazers” and it works pretty fantastically for us. We eat small and light...
Young Children’s Apps
In this day and age, we all see those families at the restaurant who are all on their phone or tablet and don’t seem to look up for anything other...
I Know Nothing
I’ve heard that you learn about parenting ‘on the job.’ We’ve all heard people say, “If I knew then what I know now.” But… I’m just not buying it, and...
Welcome To The Parenthood Club
by Liz Murray
It sounds cliche, but it’s true: Before you become a parent, you really have no idea what you’re in for. No amount of research can prepare you for the real...
3 Parenting Philosophies Perfected by Rural America
My folks grew up in rural America. Together they raised six kids and promptly booted them into independent adulthood upon graduation from high school. They parented us with an effortless...
Why I Keep Saying No
“Mommy, you’re mean.” This has been a regular phrase in my household lately, and to be honest, it makes me want to do whatever the kid saying it wants so...
Finding Joy in Our Children’s Obnoxious Stages
by Maureen Zhao
I love my son. I know I don’t need to start off by saying that, but obviously I have some lingering guilt in regards to the subject I’m writing about,...
Cabin Fever Remedies
Dear Cabin Fever – I admit, you are real. You are not like Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, unicorns…or other mythical concepts like multiple kids napping at...
