• 5 Things We Now Worry About As Parents

      Today it seems there is always some new parenting fad.  There is more advice every day and a lot of times it’s directly the opposite of the advice we got yesterday.  I spend a lot of time worrying about whether I’m making the right choices or not in light of the daily digest of […]

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    10 Reasons Why I Didn’t Sleep Last Night

    Do you have trouble going to sleep at night? Do you rise bright-eyed and bushy-tailed? I used to sleep well at night. But then life got in the way. Read on to see what this hilarious mother-of-two has to say about why she and sleep are like ships in the night. Go to the Next […]

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    4 Things You Want To Do When Your Kids And Husband Aren’t With You

    These are the 4 things you want to do when you’re finally alone! No kids, no husband, just you…. I bet you can guess at least one of these! When was the last time you had some free time at home alone? You might have actually done one of these! Find out what they are […]

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    10 Things I Didn’t Do Today….Again

    To say being a Mom keeps you busy is an understatement. There is so much to get done and so little time to do it. Whether the culprit is good ol’ fashioned procrastination or a legitimate hold up, there are those days when your to-do-list proves unproductive. Wouldn’t it be great if you could have […]

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    10 Reasons You’ll Wear Comfy Clothes (Gasp!) After Having Kids

      Remember when you’d get all dolled up to get together with your girlfriends or for a date?  Yeah, those days are LONG gone.  Now you’re lucky if you have buttoned your shirt correctly, and if not, you really aren’t surprised.  You used to iron everything, including your jeans.  Now, your ironing board is just […]

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    Can We Stop Fighting The Mommy Wars Please???

      The Mommy Wars are a hot topic lately. What are the mommy wars? They are about moms fighting with other moms over their parenting choices.  I think the internet age is largely responsible for perpetuating the war. After all, it’s much easier to be nasty while we’re hiding behind our keyboards.  I sometimes wonder […]

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    A Letter To The Mothers Of My Students

      I’m a mom and I’m a public school teacher. I wear a lot of hats. I’m not just a public school teacher, I’m a behavior therapist. I work with some very special kids. They are so amazing and a lot of them don’t even know it! That’s part of my job, I get to […]

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    Don’t Stop Me From Posting Pictures Of My Kids

      I love posting pictures of my kids on Facebook! And I know for those who don’t have kids, it can be seen as annoying and you may even want to unfriend me for it or hide all of my posts. But I won’t stop posting happy pictures of my family and I! And I […]

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    The Struggle Is Real- 7 Issues Moms Deal With Post Pregnancy And Beyond

    Have you ever thought about the “issues” you struggle with as a Mom. Honestly, the list could go on and on. This Mom’s list of 7 issues she struggles with is both candid and totally relatable.  She’s not holding back the hard (and funny) truth about post pregnancy and beyond! You’ll want to go the […]

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    What Do You Do When You Are Parenting “That Kid”?

    Each day moms huddle around their cell phones, tablets or computers seeking a way to escape from the moment. They think, “I don’t know how I can handle another day with this child.” They are well-meaning women, women of integrity who chose to stay home because they love their children and want to give them […]

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    8 Ways You Know You Are a Mom

      One day, after you’ve recovered – or just adjusted – to the loss of sleep that comes with having little ones.  One day, after you’ve cleaned up their toys for the billionth time.  One day, when they are all taking their nap at the same time for the first time ever! ….. You will […]

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    My 6 Mommy Fails of December

      As moms, we are always trying to get it right. I want to be the best mom I can possibly be. I think that’s a goal most moms share.  The problem is, we’re still human.  Humans make mistakes. Sometimes, moms make some big ones. I made some mistakes this past month.  Here are some […]

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    5 New Years Resolutions I Can Stick To

    It’s that time again. The beginning of a new year! It’s a time to renew and start fresh. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the year passed and how we want things to be different in the one to come. Read this Mom’s twist on some of the most common New Years resolutions out there. […]

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    10 Things Moms Say Their Kids Will Never Do…Before They Had Kids

    Remember those days, before you had kids, you know the quiet and relaxing days?…Remember your thoughts when you saw kids having a fit at the grocery store, the toddler who made his Mom struggle to strap him in his carseat, or those crazy kids running wild at your friend’s birthday party. You swore to yourself […]

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    My New Year’s Eve Plans vs. My New Year’s Eve Reality

      I am the world’s biggest planner. I love to plan! I planned my family’s Thanksgiving and Christmas. So of course I had a plan for New Year’s Eve too! Sometimes, when you have a plan, life happens and your reality ends up looking a lot different from your plans.  That happens a lot when […]

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