“It will probably be very difficult for you to have children… if at all.” I can still hear the doctor’s voice. There are some sounds and words that you just never forget. My mom was with me and held my hand. Tears filled our eyes as we sat in the cold doctor’s office, just the […] Read more…
Getting a child to properly brush their teeth morning and night is not always the easiest of tasks. If your child’s teeth are starting to come in, then take a look at these simple toothbrush tips for tots. 1. Make Sure You Have the Right Brush There are thousands of different toothbrushes on the market, […] Read more…
“If every mom in the world knew how awesome they were…every problem in the world would be fixed!” An Open Letter To Moms From Kid President: Don’t forget to share this with the BEST moms you know! Read more…
I was nine months pregnant and ready to pop! My belly was massive and everywhere I turned I thought I was going to bump into something new. My back hurt, my feet were swollen and the motherhood “glow” was surrounding me. I could not wait to be a mom! I was living the dream! We […] Read more…
“So… what do YOU like to do?” All eyes were on me and my mind was completely blank. Ummm… I like…to… be… a mom? I answered, but questioned myself slowly. It was at that moment that I realized that my life revolved around my baby girl! “What do I like to do?! What in the world […] Read more…
The day you’ve been dreading for 16 years is upon you: Your teenager is about to get their license. If you’re like most parents, you may feel a little excitement as the realization hits that they’ll be able to transport themselves places, but that may be mixed with some real anxiety about their safety. Luckily, […] Read more…
“When are you going to have another one?!” This is a question I get asked weekly… sometimes even daily. Whether we are at the doctor’s office or grocery store, play groups or family gatherings, it is almost always guaranteed to come up. To the world, you are a two-year-old. A little girl who loves to […] Read more…
New Years Eve. A day to start fresh. A day to start something new. A day to become the person you always imagined of becoming. A brand new beginning. It’s crazy how life changes so quickly. Every year we have a family tradition of writing our New Years Resolutions on a piece of paper and […] Read more…
Grocery Shopping can be one of the hardest tasks as mom! BUT with these helpful mom hacks, your next trip to the store will be a little more bearable! Thank you What’s Up Moms for these most HELPFUL tips! Now off to the grocery store to try them ALL. Read more…
Every parent wants to ensure that their child makes the best decisions possible. As your teen matures, they will be faced with a number of important decisions. Teaching them the skill sets to handle these decisions in a positive way will prepare them to make effective and healthy decisions. There is no handbook on raising […] Read more…
Your days may be overwhelmed with cleaning work and since your kids are full of energy and if they are grown enough you can involve them in the process. There are many ways to turn cleaning into a fun activity and one of them is by creating cleaning games for your kids. If they like […] Read more…
Let’s be honest. Being a Mom is hard. Throughout the day you put on several hats as you transition from personal assistant to taxi service to professional sanitation specialist. It can be a pretty messy business. Finding yourself knee deep in diapers and laundry can cause you to wonder how the other “perfect” moms manage […] Read more…
“Where is your shoe?” I asked as I closed my eyes and took a deep breath lifting her into the car. This was now the third time in three minutes that we lost track of something. First it was my keys that I let her play with {mistake number one} as I was grabbing some snacks […] Read more…
Twin pregnancies are special and have some important gear and item requirements that help expecting parents manage their bundles of joy. Twins come with special requirements so that parents can properly care for two infants simultaneously. Here are five must-have items to keep your pair of babies happy and healthy. Photography by Brittany Busk Photography […] Read more…
Most people find it difficult to cope with the common household chores due to their busy working schedule and due to other arrangements. To be honest, nobody is keen on the idea of spending the weekend in dealing with all the cleaning tasks but in case you want to possess sparkling clean home, you need […] Read more…
I looked around the house and it looked like a war zone. It was the end of what seemed to be the longest day of my life. I tried to clean up after each set of toys were dumped out of their individual buckets, but I had obviously failed. Somehow, the little two-year-old was much […] Read more…
“Every child is an artist, the problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Picasso BESTIES!! How fun is it being a mom?! To be able to hold the role of motherhood is SUCH a blessing!! The day you become a mom, you become a lot of things. You become a maid […] Read more…
I love being a mom. I also love reading articles about other women’s experiences and admiring all of the different ways that you can actually be a mom. I think that is one of the best things about being a mom – that there are a million ways to be a good one! When you […] Read more…
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