Being Overwhelmed
Being a human can be busy. Being a woman can be hectic. Being a wife can be frenzied. Being a mom can be flustering. When you put...
Teacher's No Homework Policy Goes Viral
We were really interested to hear your thoughts Monday on our Facebook post when we shared a note sent home from a teacher saying: Dear...
Dear Moms caught in the social media light
I’m so sorry. I’m sorry that you have to raise your children in fear of being judged by strangers. When I had my older girls, there was...
Newborn Sleep (or lack of)
Newborns sleep a lot... just not always when you want them to. An average newborn baby will sleep around 16 hours a day. That leaves just...
Participation Trophies
Participation Trophies. The idea is met with a a variety of opinions. While many argue they keep kids from feeling defeated or left out...
The best word I ever taught my children
My youngest daughter had a project recently where kids had to draw their faces. Her teacher said the shape of her face was difficult to...