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What We Moms Are Actually Doing When We Pull Out Our Smartphones

We moms who are tied to our smartphones tend to get a pretty bad rap, don’t we? We’re accused of…
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5 Practically Effortless Ways to be a Healthier Mom Today

I recently had my second baby, and during the newborn phase I lost touch with a lot of the healthy habits I’d established before and during pregnancy…
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Helping Your Child Adjust to a New Baby: 3 Things You Must Do Before Leaving the Hospital

I’ve learned from experience that helping your child adjust to a new baby is not a one-time occurrence. Rather…
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10 Fun & Easy Seashell Crafts for Kids

When you travel with kids, you come to expect the unexpected, but there are a few things you can count on when it comes to a beach vacation…
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Listening for the Exhales

Back in May (when I was 8 months pregnant!) I was absolutely honored to be a cast member in Baltimore’s second annual Listen To Your Mother show…
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The Super Sweet Way We’re Sharing the Story of Baby’s First Days

How many photos and videos are on your phone right now? I just checked, and I have 1,512 just in my phone’s camera roll…
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The One Phrase a Breastfeeding Mom Should Never Say

Here’s the scene: It’s 8:00pm. Your newborn nursed at 6:00 and you’ve been holding him since…
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7 Ways to Clear Mental Mom-Clutter

The brain of a mom never stops. In addition to the rumored “mom brain” that haunts us postpartum…
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15 Easy Baby Gender Reveal Ideas

Did you find out if your baby was a boy or a girl before his/her big arrival? We did both times…
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5 Quick Tips for a Spectacular Toddler Photo Session

Toddlers aren’t exactly known for being the most cooperative people on the planet…
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35 Simple Ways to Entertain a Toddler While Breastfeeding a Newborn

Truth be told, I wrote this post for myself. My husband is taking a generous amount of time off work to be at home with our new addition, but…
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A Tale of Two Pregnancies, Labors, and Deliveries

I have a sort of fascination with pregnancy and birth stories. I love to read about other women’s experiences…