I don’t think of myself as someone with a ton of discipline. Before motherhood, having “discipline” just meant doing my homework before watching TV, being judicious with my spending, or showing up to work on time. No big deal. Normal life stuff. But that was before. Back when I was just barely twenty-something, before weight…
My usual motto when I’m perusing my mom groups on Facebook is just keep scrolling. I know that people have a tendency to cling to their beliefs, which means a Facebook group full of moms (or anyone, for that matter) isn’t usually going to be the best arena for changing minds or hearts. So most…
I don’t advocate cry-it-out sleep training. Not graduated extinction or “gentle” variations of the Ferber method or what have you. I’m not worried about being “used as a pacifier,” and I don’t stress over elaborate routines and steps to get baby to “sleep through the night” as soon as possible. None of that. There. I…
I struggle with faith. I’m caught up in my brain, in numbers, in odds, in statistical likelihood and significance. What’s funny is I’m absolutely horrid at advanced math, but I’m good at statistics. Statistics are numbers that make sense. Math that means something. Numbers can be misleading, but ultimately they don’t lie. My oldest daughter,…
DISCLAIMER: This blog post is not intended as medical advice. I am not advocating that you disregard your pediatrician. But don’t be afraid to ask questions, be your own advocate, or get a second opinion if needed. That is the point of this post. When you’re a first-time mom, life is scary. You have a…
“When I have kids, they won’t be eating junk,” I said to myself. That was obviously before I had kids. Because we are all the best parents before we have kids, right? For a while, I actually did do a pretty good job keeping junk away from my oldest baby. Little Bo was exclusively breastfed,…
Not too long ago Little Bo turned three years old, and it was time to start thinking about preschool. Am I the only one who dreads the idea of preschool? I know it’s basically a rite of passage in our culture but…I’m just not interested. Yes, I want my child to learn things. Yes, I…
Trying to figure out what to get your preschooler this year? These toys are fun AND promote useful skills! Batteries not included (or even needed!) Little Bo is turning 3 in January, and I’m really excited about the toys she is finally old enough to start enjoying. My inner child is a little bit jealous–I won’t…
As moms, we want the best for our families, especially their health. And we know that health is often about more than just physical health (although that’s important too). It’s also about our mental health. Unfortunately, as enjoyable as this time of year can be, it can also be a time when health gets put…
When I was in college, I took an upper division psychology class on learning and motivation taught by a professor who spent his whole life working with troubled children and adolescents. At the time, I was seven years away from even thinking about becoming a parent, but there were two things he said that semester…
Sleep: Babies need it. New moms and dads want it. And if you’re reading this, you might find yourself desperate for it, turning to the wisdom of Pinterest and other moms for sleep tips and advice. I’m going to let you in on something: I’m about to tell you a sleep secret you won’t hear…
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