It's never fun to have a sick child, and a sick baby seems even worse. Read More

How many times have you heard, “let me know if I can do anything to help?” When you have a new baby, this is a constant anthem. How often do you accept that help? Read More

I’ve been singing the same song to Lauren at her bedtime since she was just a few weeks old. I wanted to be consistent to signal to her that it was bedtime (and not just a random song). Read More

Daylight Saving Time is more complex than just pushing the clock forward an hour each Spring. Read More

I already knew that we could expect Lauren (who is two-and-a-half) to regress somewhat when the new baby arrives. But I learned something interesting about how to respond to that. Read More

When your child is old enough to stay home alone for the first time, the milestone can be tough for a lot of parents to handle. Just because they may be old enough doesn't necessarily mean they're ready for the responsibility. Read More

A mom’s hands are never at rest. They’re busy folding laundry, loading the dishwasher, packing lunches and so much more. Read More

What's the perfect pet for a 7-year-old? There's not one. The better question is what pet are you willing to put your own effort into, once the new wears off? Read More

Adding to the list of things children shouldn't do, especially during the time of year when mommy is preparing for guests-a-plenty and Santa is watching... Read More

Halloween is even more fun when the kids' costumes are themed! Read More

A pig has always been Olivia’s favorite animal. You could say it was meant to be. Read More

On Mother's Day, you just have to send a card. But sometimes, standing in the card aisle can be overwhelming. This year I lucked out! I found exactly what I wanted to say, and in a short amount of time. Read More

You could say I’m a freshman mom when it comes to select baseball. This is my 10-year-old son’s first year on the team. We’re excited, but I’m still learning how to “get in the game.” Read More

Sometimes it’s nice to getaway. And sometimes you want to getaway with the girls. That’s just what we did last fall. Read More

You want to give your kids some responsibility. And getting the mail seems like an easy enough chore. That is, until the mail, or the mail key gets lost! Read More