Please Don’t Thank My Birthmother
January 16th marks my anniversary as a true, Midwestern Minnesota girl. It’s a day that will always hold a special place in my family’s heart. It’s my “gotch-ya day.” This...
20 Signs You’re Probably the Parent of a Toddler
by Amber
Toddlers. They’re adorable, they’re cranky, they’re hilarious, and living with them is unlike any other roommate you’ll ever have. One thing is for sure: there’s never a dull moment when...
To the Twin Mom in Her First Year
by Amber
Hello, twin mom. You are in the midst of one of the most demanding but incredible years of your life. I know this because I’ve been there. The day I...
Crop Tops Are For Moms, Too
by Alison Lee
Yes, we’re heading into the fall season. Yes, you’re a mom. Yes, you might feel insecure. Yes, you might be unsure how you can pull it off. But yes, you...
Expecting Another Baby: 12 Reminders for Your Postpartum Self
by Amber
I’m 30 weeks pregnant with my fourth baby. The postpartum period is right around the corner and I have to remind myself what it looks like to embrace that short...
So Your Kid Has a Weird Name
by Daci Platt
You’re not going to spell her name right, so you might as well just call her, “the baby.” Confession: We gave our daughter a weird name. It’s not, like, celebrity weird....
10 Things We Always Pack in Our Football Bag
Football season is officially here. And for some, this might be the first time that you have a little one taking to the gridiron. When it comes to knowing what...
Potty Training Sticker Chart
by Ami
Poop. It is never pleasant to deal with in a diaper, but I can tell you that it is much worse in little [girls] cotton undies. We recently took...
When Your Friend Suffers a Miscarriage
**Trigger warning: pregnancy loss and miscarriage** I vividly remember the first time one of my friends suffered a miscarriage. We were sitting across from each other having lunch and she...
Parenting a Strong-Willed Child
by Nealy
They say parents can determine their child’s personality within the first week of life. As a mother of three small children, I have found this to be true. When my...
When Dad’s in Charge
by Amber
This is what life looks like when dad takes care of the kids. The other morning I came downstairs to find my twin toddlers sitting on top of the table....
What I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me
by Marielle
I felt a bit blindsided by motherhood. I’m just being honest. Judge if you will. But like I said… blindsided. As soon as I found out I was expecting, people started giving me advice....
10 Things Kindergarten Parents Need to Know
I sat at the kindergarten orientation and wondered how long I could keep my sunglasses on without seeming weird. The problem was that mere mention of my baby attending...
What You Need to Know to Prepare For Kindergarten Beyond the First Day
First days of school get all the attention. What about the first month?! There are many ways to prepare for Kindergarten past the first day....