Tips for Moms

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 …

Mental Health Awareness month is in May, and World Bipolar Disorder Day is March 30th. You may notice that it’s not either of those dates. Surprise! I love you guys so much that I’m celebrating early! It’s been about six months since I received my diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder. I started my treatment plan …

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 …

In the words of the great Mo Willems, “Waiting is not easy!” This is especially true if you’re waiting to find out whether you’re pregnant. If you’re taking an at-home urine test, they’re not really effective until you’ve missed a period. (Although you can try taking them fourteen days after the date you believe you …

When I was six years old we moved into a house my parent’s built. My mom was the kind of mom who wanted my sisters and I to have a say in our room’s design and thus, I got to choose the wallpaper for my and my sister’s upstair space. Of course I gravitated to …

My kids are still young: 4 and 2. I’ve never had to parent a teenager; I’ve only been one! I hear parents who have teenagers say things like, “Just you wait…” or “Enjoy this while you can…” in a warning, ominous or amusing tone. But since I have no idea what to expect for parenting …

I got married when I was 19 and had my first baby at 22, with my second following just two years later. My career now is my kids. I change diapers and take care of the grown up chores, like calling our health insurance for pre-verifications and gathering tax documents to file our return. I’m …

Back in December, my family got socked. When I stepped outside to check the mail one day, there was a stocking hanging on our door. In it were a few small treats and gifts with an anonymous note encouraging us to restuff the stocking and share it with someone else. My daughter just about lost …

Some lactating mothers have all the luck! They’re able to provide a consistent flow, or even overflow, of breast milk for their child and then some! Others, like me, struggle to maintain their supply and watch it slowly diminish. But for the mothers who have freezers packed full of frozen breast milk bags, what can …

Are you looking for last-minute ideas for classroom valentines? We’ve got you covered with these easy DIY options! An ad for these free Valentine’s printables showed up in my Facebook feed a couple of weeks ago, and I totally fell in love. I think they’re especially perfect because there’s no reference to love (a pet …

Raise of hands if you’ve heard someone say, “Oh it’s just the baby blues you’re feeling” or “having the baby blues is normal and will go away after a while.” No, the person was not talking about the adorable blue shade of your child’s eyes. He or she was referring to the feelings of depression …

Baby Gizmo is back with another baby naming guide and this time it’s for you parents who love the incredibly unique (some might even say “weird”) names! But you’re a strong, independent couple who don’t need others’ opinions so who cares if the name you choose raises an eyebrow or two! Your kid will be …