Look, another school year is ending and I’m just going to lay this all out for you at the risk of sounding selfish: not all thank you gifts are created equal, or appreciated as much as you think they would be. Teachers work their butts off for crap pay, using most of their own paychecks …
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Heather Hemmert
My kid may tower over the rest of her class, lick the floor of restaurants, and pass endless gas that she thinks is hilarious, but if there’s one thing she’s done that makes me a proud parent, it’s how she responded to my question, “What do you want to do for your birthday?” Our oldest …
“Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows. It empties today of its strength.” -Corrie Ten Boom. When parenting is so hard, when the next day, the next phase, of your child’s life is still so unknown, worrying becomes second nature for all of us. Worrying about our child’s safety, their health, their happiness and …
To the mom who is muddling through mental illness: I see you. You are a mother. No matter your background, no matter your current situation, you are a mother who is NOT alone. You cannot do everything by yourself; no one can. There’s cooking, cleaning, finances, job(s), interior decorating, activities big and small, crafts, service, …
I’m one of those people who think the toddler stage is just the worst. The tantrums, the newly discovered (yet clumsy) independence, the food pickiness, the constant talking (“Mom, mom, mom, MOMMY!”), and the potty training… those are just a few of the typical traits I absolutely hate about the age. I feel like I …
Please consult your OBGYN or doctor before beginning any form of birth control. This article is an opinion piece. This is not a horror story about my birth control implant. In fact, this is my success story using Nexplanon, the flexible rod birth control that is implanted in my left arm. I’m not here to …
Okay, that’s it! I’ve reached my limit with the perfect perceptions mommies put out there. I’m done with the “Keeping up with the Jones’” mentality. I’m going to be real and not give a homemade-organic-cloth-diaper-crap what other moms think of me. I’m starting the laid-back Mom Club and for anyone who wants to join me, …
Everyone knows that I’m a fan of wise-use screen time for my kids. Luckily, there are some great shows available that are cute, educational, and/or downright perfect for those moments when TV is just simply the best remedy. However, there are definitely some shows that will begin grating on your nerves. Your kids love them …
There seems to be two main types of expecting mothers: the mothers who see that positive test and run to announce it to everyone within the next day, and the mothers who see the positive and keep it between just themselves and their spouse (maybe a close relative or two). Which one are you? Thanks …
This is an article about why I think screens (TV, iPads, cell phones, etc.) are an amazing gift to parents everywhere. And let me guess, your first thought is something like, “Kids these days are so attached to their screens they never go outside for fresh air and some real creativity!” Okay, valid point I …
No parent will tell you, “I love when my kid wakes me up at 4 AM thinking it’s time to start the day!” Many parents will tell you that that’s exactly what their toddlers have done to them before. Want an easy solution to this common frustration? Get a Hatch Baby Rest, a night light …
Most of us have bad memories of pain and discomfort from our childhood dental visits. The chair was intimidating, the tools made scary noises, and we had to hold our mouths open for so long our jaws hurt. Or at least mine did, since I was prone to cavities. I still get anxious going to …