I think one of the most daunting things about maintaining a fitness routine is the fact that it requires leaving the house. Even without packing up a kid, the extra time it takes to get to and from the gym is just ridiculously daunting. (Please tell me it’s not just me!) To help remove that …
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Two years ago, I gave birth in the heart of winter. All my other babies have been born on warm days in the summer and fall. But this little one arrived with a snowfall, and it was the most beautiful experience. While the degrees plummeted outside, I was inside, bundled in flannel sheets with a …
Okay. I need you take a minute and watch this video. Literally—it’s 97 seconds long. I’ll wait. Oh, and make sure you have sound on. So. I have some thoughts. What the hell is wrong with our society?! Why are we making teachers watch a first-person shooter shooting at children?! Shooting at terrified, cowering, screaming …
Do you show affection in front of your kids? In your opinion, how much affection is appropriate to show your spouse in front of your children? Why? Growing up, I saw my parents show a minimal, respectable amount of physical affection to each other in front of us kids. Though reserved, it was still enough …
Baby Gizmo is bringing you another naming guide to help expecting parents take that all important step! This time, we’re giving you a list of unisex baby names. These are names that sound great no matter what gender you are having. This list is also perfect for parents who have chosen not to find out …
Nobody warned me how hard motherhood is.Nobody warned me how tired I’d be.Nobody warned me how much the baby would cry or that he might have colic.Nobody warned me breastfeeding would be hard.Nobody warned me I’d cry so much. Yes, yes they did. All the baby books, your OBGYN at all your prenatal appointments, all …
Okay ladies, bear with me here: I want to introduce an idea to you that I had the other day as a way to help myself be more empathetic and patient with another mom when my first instinct was to judge and complain about her. I call it The Bubble Method. If you’re finding it …
There’s roughly 7.4 billion people in this world, but the most important human to you now (besides your spouse) is the one you’re growing in your uterus. You’re tasked with naming this new little human and, aside from deciding to get pregnant in the first place, this is probably your next most important decision. We’re …
I’ve put off this post for a while but today is the day. You may have wondered in the past month or so if something is wrong with my youngest boy because his hairstyle is drastically different. Since I haven’t mentioned it until now, many people have been deeply concerned that there is something terribly …
My daughter attends an International Baccalaureate (IB) school. (We love it and so does she!) One of the primary aims of an IB program is to develop “internationally minded” global citizens, and to that end, the school just hosted a Holiday Traditions Around the World series. For the series, folks who were from, have lived …
* Note: Always consult a doctor if you are concerned about mastitis * Breastfeeding moms, have you heard of or experienced the dreaded M word? That’s mastitis, if you’re wondering. I hate it with a vengeance and you probably do too. It always seems to strike at the most inconvenient times – on vacation, with …
It’s time to learn how to keep the spark alive! Kids are little anchors (said with affection) and the more you have, the harder it is to find a babysitter. Until your oldest is at an age where they can safely and responsibly babysit your younger children, you’ll have to find someone just so you …