To The Dad With A Girl
by Leah Pihlaja
We’re expecting our second child soon, a little girl. My husband is the epitome of a real good man’s man who already has his sports fanatic mini-me of a son....
The top 10 questions to ask when looking for a preschool!
Disclosure: We are thrilled to partner with Minnehaha Academy for this post – parents always have questions at the beginning of this process and we love these experts! 1. Will...
In Defense of the Dad
by Emily
You may have seen the latest “funny” Father’s Day card – that one that thanks dads for making fatherhood look easy, because compared to motherhood, “it is.” Now, before someone...
Growing Pains
by Cari Dugan
The thing about parenting that always gets me is that as soon as I think I have figured a child out, they go and do a 180 on me so...
When An Amniocentesis Becomes Your Saving Grace
by Leah Pihlaja
It was just a routine 16-week checkup. Let me reiterate. I meant… It was just a routine 16-week checkup, followed by an email parading the words in the subject line: You have 1...
Quiet the Working Mom Guilt
by Ami
When I was pregnant, I knew being a stay-at-home mom really wasn’t an option. I would imagine what a luxury it would be, but realized financially it most likely wouldn’t...
Dear Preschool Teacher, Let Him Be Mom
by Leah Pihlaja
Dear Preschool Teacher, My son met a little boy in his preschool class last year. In the classroom, their differences might have been apparent when it comes to the items...
I am a Pushy Parent
by Karri Larson
I have a confession. I am a pushy mom. There, I admitted it, now let me explain why. Many years ago, my husband and I enrolled our small children in...
Summer is Coming: This Mom’s Guide to Survival
When the frigid months of March and April seem unending, I warm myself with the knowledge that summer is coming. When it’s so cold out my nose hairs freeze, I...
Finding Yourself In Motherhood
by Cari Dugan
Before I became a mother I would hear sad stories from moms who felt that they lost themselves when they became a parent. That their true selves drowned in a...
Surviving a Colic Baby
by Jen
When our first daughter was born, I adjusted to life as a mom quite well. Our daughter was such a happy girl, smiling all the time, and definitely what you...
21 Things Moms of Boys May Say Today
by Kristin P.
When I was pregnant, I secretly wished for a boy. I was raised with three older brothers, had lots of guy friends and knew little of life with girls. Instead...
21+ hours later…
by Annie
It glared at me – 21 hours, 20 minutes of total drive time. Increase that by at least 30% when you add in a three year old, a 10 month old...
Building Your Baby’s Capsule Wardrobe
It’s all about simplicity these days. Minimalism—the practice of intentionally paring down one’s belongings in order to live simply— has recently resurrected. Darling of Pinterest and Instagram, the practice of...
