My self-esteem during pregnancy
I am 26 weeks pregnant and I love it, although I have had some ups and downs. My biggest down right now is the lack of sleep. The baby sits right on my ribs and it has been pretty painful for me. I would say if I got 3...
His + Yours = Ours, Or Does It?
Blended families, step families, mixed families, whatever you want to call them, can be joyous or difficult. Just take a look around at some of what you read on the internet. You have those families that turn out to...
Lorex Live Sense Video Baby Monitor
The LOREX LIVE SENSE Video Baby Monitor (LW2401 Series) is a cutting-edge solution featuring sound-activated video recording, two-way intercom, and secure remote access via PC. The handheld monitor is the size of a...
Treehouse and Vampires?
The other day I had my 5yr old and 6yr old home from school in the afternoon. They had some lunch and I put on Treehouse for them to watch while I went upstairs to put the twins down for a nap. Next thing you know,...
Behind Bars
It’s September, the kids are back at school, and I find myself in search of a good bar. No, I’m not drinking away my suddenly lonely days. I’m wandering the supermarket aisles trying to find healthy-yet-handy...
The Reversible Tie Dress
What makes this such a must have piece? • This 100% cotton dress is reversible, think: 2 outfits in 1. • A spill? Not a problem, just turn it inside out and you’ve got a clean back up. • Your child can...
The Toddler Dictionary
By: Rebekah Hunter Scott, Writer & Author of "Motherhood Is Easy" Your child is finally using her words! Yay! The months of interpreting her various cries is finally over! Now she can tell you in plain...
Mommy vs the "Choo-choo" ...the never...
Right from the NICU, “M” used a soother (aka – Choo-Choo) to soothe herself. Well, also in the NICU she had to be taught how to suck because she was born so early. At that time, I would do anything for her to be...
Five common questions about feeding...
Lianne Philipson-Web, founder of Sprout Right, answered five of the most commonly asked questions parents ask when starting to feed their babies: 1. Why should I wait until my baby is six months old to start...
Keeping calm in an emergency
I recently received a phone call from a parent notifying me that his son could not make a play date to the pool with my step son because he had scraped his arm. With great concern I asked when this happened and how bad...
Prepare for the unthinkable
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: while eating breakfast in his highchair , your child begins to choke. His face turns red, his lips blue. As you frantically unbuckle his safety belt, your mind races. Do you know...
