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Cradle Cap: How Cetaphil Baby is Helping Us

Cradle Cap: How Cetaphil Baby is Helping Us

This post is in collaboration with Ehm&Co and Cetaphil Baby. All opinions and cradle cap stories are my own. No matter how many kids I…

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The Pre-Teen and the Quest to the Doctor’s Office

The Pre-Teen and the Quest to the Doctor’s Office

Ladies and gentleman I have been dealing with what I thought was a hormonal pre-teen in my midst. She stopped listening, was rude when …
This is Ella: A Story of Inclusion

This is Ella: A Story of Inclusion

On World Down Syndrome Day I want to share a story about inclusion, not just for those who have Down Syndrome but those who …
50 Truths About Parenting: It’s So Worth It

50 Truths About Parenting: It’s So Worth It

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. Parenting hurts and heals all at the same time. It has the power to lift you …
Drowning: The Quick and Silent Way it Actually Happens

Drowning: The Quick and Silent Way it Actually Happens

One of my biggest fears as a parent is one of our kids drowning. It has made me hyper-vigilant around water and my kids …
Why I Refuse to Make Homemade School Snacks

Why I Refuse to Make Homemade School Snacks

Last year I fell into a dangerous and life-consuming rut, I tried to Betty Crocker my way into my kid’s hearts and …
Nighttime Wetting Tips & Tricks from GoodNites

Nighttime Wetting Tips & Tricks from GoodNites

Nighttime bedwetting is a straight-up nuisance. I speak from experience because I was one of those kids who just could not control my itty-bitty …
Designated Lunch Maker: How to Win Snacktime

Designated Lunch Maker: How to Win Snacktime

Like many of you, I am anxiously awaiting September 6th so that the kids can head out to school. I will gladly step up …
Tips for Affording Extracurricular Activities

Tips for Affording Extracurricular Activities

Back-to-School is coming and that also means extracurriculars are going to start up. Sharing tips for affording extracurricular activities. With all of the costs …
5 Ways to Make Your Kids Valuable in Their School Community

5 Ways to Make Your Kids Valuable in Their School Community

Summer vacation is quickly coming to an end and the kids will soon be heading back to those brick buildings to learn their ABCs …