Motherhood is a full-time commitment. Obtaining an education is also a full-time commitment. One of the most challenging things to do is balance motherhood and college. Oh, and to balance college and home life, too! Even though it may feel like a major juggling act, it is possible to balance the two. Mommy is a [...]
Infertility is like a dull ache in the pit of your stomach. A constant sensation of dread, knowing that no matter what you do, it never seems to make a difference. Always wondering about a pregnancy after diagnosis. Double or nothing: an infertile woman's tale of pregnancy after diagnosis Nine failed rounds of IVF proved [...]
When you're someone like me, someone with depression and anxiety, it's easier to close myself off. Hide from the world. It's something I never want my kids to ever do. I'm doing my best to raise my kids so they want to leave my nest. Crazy thought, right? Not really. Let me try to explain.... [...]
Prior to being a mother, depression hit me throughout my life. I can safely say, it's far more heart breaking to live with depression after your children arrive. Before kids, I didn't even know it was depression. I just thought I was sad for extended periods of time, and I was a loner who felt [...]
Tips to have more fun while parenting your children, so when they reach the teen years, they MIGHT actually listen to you once in a while.
If you've never attended the New York Baby Show before, you're missing out. Seriously outstanding number of brands show up to share their very best-of-the-best products to parents, and parents-to-be. Never assume if you don't have a baby, you'll have nothing to check out. Plenty of vendors had goodies for kids in the single digit time [...]
When you travel with kids, it can be stressful with all the baby gear. Perhaps you're visiting with family that don't have a crib, or pack n play. Instead of traveling with all of it, RENT IT when you get where you're going. Not traveling, but having a "surprise" child after selling, or getting rid of, all your baby gear? Rent the stuff instead of buying everything new! Perfection!
Discipline is not what I signed up for when I had kids. It didn't occur to me these children need a patient mother to guide them, and enforce rules. Patience? I have none. When I don't get enough sleep, or eat, I snap and my temper flares. I resort to yelling, and not listening to [...]
Garment extenders are one of the most genius things ever created! Once I found this genius hack, I then bought them for all new parents!
NEVER BUY MORE THAN TWO PAIRS OF BABY SOCKS.
