When my husband said that he wanted us to accompany him on a business trip to Tampa, Florida, I had mixed emotions. On one hand I was excited to take the kids for a vacation. On the other hand, I was freaking out because I’d be traveling alone with them. My husband would be flying solo on … Read more about Dos and don’ts when traveling with kids
It’s the time of year that strikes fear into the hearts of parents all over the country: daylight-saving time. I don’t know about your kids, but mine are very much into their routine and don’t take kindly to having it messed with. Each year daylight-saving time rolls in and upsets peaceful nights of sleep for … Read more about Help kids adjust, with no fuss, to daylight-saving time
My husband and I are moving into our first house. And while I’ve been extremely excited, I’ve also been dreading the moving process.—Especially with having a 7-month-old and 3-year-old in tow. If our other moves weren’t dreadful enough, moving two more little people along with us make it even more difficult. I have learned a … Read more about 7 tips for moving with a baby (and having fun with boxes)
Putting my baby to sleep means jumping through hoops these days. My husband and I spent many sleepless nights with baby number one three years ago. Getting her to nap was a chore. We’d rock her for hours until she closed her eyes. The minute we’d put her down, those lids would pop open. We … Read more about Five silly things I do to get my baby to sleep
Mom & Dad, put down your phones! (+ 6 tips for doing so) Be honest, what percentage of the time that you spend with your children are you also scanning your smart phone? Dr. Jenny Radesky, a pediatrician specializing in child development, had her curiosity piqued about this very question while living in the tech-savvy … Read more about 6 Strategies for Turning Off Phones & Being More Present
I don’t make a habit of yelling at my child. But, I have been guilty of raising my voice out of frustration in the past. As it turns out, I’m not the only one. Experts say that parental yelling is on the rise. According to The Wall Street Journal, three out of four parents yell, scream … Read more about Hate yelling at your kids? Here’s how to stop
Becoming a mom is the most important job a woman can ever have. There’s nothing like bringing life into the world, and watching it flourish. For Today Show correspondent and new mom, Jenna Wolfe, giving birth to her daughter, Harper, has been one crazy ride – a journey I know all too well. Wolfe’s first few months with her … Read more about What advice would you give to new moms going back to work?
After we discovered that our daughters have some pretty extensive food allergies, our doctor suggested that we had them tested for environmental allergies as well. We did, and lo and behold, it’s not just cake and peanut butter they need to steer clear of (I know, sad, right?!), but also dogs. And cats. And… pollen! … Read more about 8 Tips for dealing with kids’ allergies
Some of the best days of my life were spent lazing around in bed nursing my first child. I was living in a condo in San Francisco at the time and my bedroom was in the back where rays of sunshine beamed through the window in the afternoon. I’d lie right in that ray of … Read more about How I learned to stop surfing the Internet while breastfeeding
Children have a few simple, ironclad rules that help them navigate the crazy world they inhabit – and learn how to coexist nicely with others. Tonight, as I played with my sons before bedtime, I wondered – could the roughly ten or so commandments of their childhood be exactly what this busy, over-stressed mom needs to … Read more about 10 Childhood Rules that all Parents should follow, too