Parents have many obstacles to overcome while traveling the crazy road of parenthood. One of my obstacles was when we put our house up for sale. My obstacle was… my family. Attempting to move from New Jersey to Connecticut, our first step was to put our NJ house up for sale. At the time, I had…
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How Moms Really Feel When Summer Is Over
Summer is over. Maybe not officially over, but at our house, it feels like summer has come to an end since school started this week. I have mixed feelings about the summer coming to an end. The good mom inside me feels sad that the endless, sunny days with my kids have come to an…
The Many Definitions of “Mother”
What is the definition of a “Mother”? Is it a woman who gives birth to a child? A female parent? A woman who nurtures, encourages and loves unconditionally? A woman who adopts a child and raises that child as her own? A woman who marries into a family with children and raises them with love…
Lazy Days of Summer
Are “the lazy days of summer” becoming extinct? What happened to a summer spent relaxing? Floating in a pool, laying on a hammock, spinning on a tire swing, catching fireflies? How about spending the day reading a great book or building sand castles? Why do those types of summer days seem to be a thing…
Playdate Dilemma: What Happens When Moms Have Different Parenting Styles?
Most moms share a few very important traits: Unconditional love for their children. An innate need to protect their children. The desire to have their children succeed. The ability to lose every last shred of patience when their children push their buttons. Falling even more in love with their children when they are sleeping soundly (this…
Why Google Search is Every First-Time Mom’s Enemy
I had a tough time getting pregnant. Fertility treatments were rough for a couple of years before our first miracle happened. Because of the difficulty of conceiving, once that miracle began growing in my belly, I was nervous about my pregnancy going well. So I turned to the internet for reassurance and I became a…
10 Ways To Feel Like A Kid Again This Summer
Summertime is the perfect time to unleash your inner child. That one who has been trapped indoors all winter. Working too hard. Stressed. Busy. Overwhelmed with responsibility. It’s easy to do. Be transported back to the carefree days of youth and your stress will melt away. You’ll remember how it feels to smile more often….
Happy Independence Day: Fun 4th of July Facts
Happy birthday, America! On July 4, 1776, America claimed its independence from Britain and Democracy was born. Every year thousands of people head to the U.S. to begin living their American Dream. The United States of America is the “land of the free and the home of the brave”. It all began that summer day,…
7 Surprising Discoveries I Made About Motherhood
There is no way to fully prepare for motherhood. I was told that I would always be tired. That’s an understatement. The lack of sleep is brutal. I was told that my heart would swell with love. That is also an understatement. As soon as I gave birth, the love overflowed from every pore of…
Top 3 Summer Backyard Birthday Parties For Kids
For kids with summer birthdays, planning their parties can be a tough task. Gathering their friends together in the busy swirl of summer vacations, camp, traveling, and activities, can be hard to accomplish. They often end up disappointed if they can’t celebrate with their school buddies. On the other hand, throwing a summer party is the…