You know how everyone always jokes that once you have kids, your life becomes a total circus? Here’s a little harsh reality for you: It’s not a joke. Your life is a circus. And you are the hapless ringmaster. There’s no use trying to fight it. So put on your sparkliest cape (from […]
When Motherhood (Literally) Hurts
Kids should come with warning labels. All sorts of warning labels, in fact. A few off the top of my head: Caution: Slippery Diaper Ahead!Chance of Crying: HighDanger! Will Cause Extreme Drowsiness! But the biggest one should be about causing bodily injury, because kids are dangerous. And not just to themselves, but to […]
13 Ways Your Baby Is Like a Puppy
You know how before you have kids, you’re never supposed to say—never even supposed to hint—that you know what it’s like to have a kid because you have a dog? I mean, you know it’s different, but when you’re looking into that adorable little puppy’s eyes and loving her till your heart practically bursts, […]
11 Truths About Motherhood
Some experiences are truly universal. If you’re a mom, this is your life. 11. You are king, queen and servant all rolled into one. You are loved. You are worshipped. You are Mommy. Now wipe that tushy, sing three Laurie Berkner songs in rapid succession and make some grilled cheese—and don’t forget to cut […]
5 Things I Miss About Breastfeeding…And 5 Things I Don’t
I loved breastfeeding. And no one was more surprised about that little fact than me. I mean, it was always something I knew I’d wanted to try, but it was also something that always seemed a little intimidating and daunting to me. I wasn’t sure if I could do it or, to be perfectly honest, […]
How '80s Movies Prepared Me for Parenthood
I love a good ’80s movie. And quite honestly, I don’t fully trust a person who doesn’t. But who knew that my favorite guilty pleasure would actually help me to become a good mom? I know that I’m pretty great at rationalizing things, but hear me out! These 13 classics from […]
When You’re Sick, Are You the Worst Mom…Or the Best?
Moms aren’t allowed to get sick. All moms joke about this, especially in the middle of cold and flu season, when we’re running ourselves ragged and wiping multiple runny noses, but it really is true. I mean, who the heck has the time for that? Certainly, not me. Though here I am, tea and […]
8 Overlooked Baby Essentials Every New Mom Needs
When you’re pregnant, everyone and their mother (literally) will tell you what you absolutely, positively can’t live without when your little bundle of joy arrives. Helpful registry attendants will hand you pages worth of lists along with that little scanner gun. Friends will happily reminisce about the products they loved. Random strangers will offer […]
Mommy’s Having Some Serious Separation Anxiety
Mama’s had a rough two weeks. First, there was the haircut. My 2-year-old had needed a haircut for months…but it would be his first haircut. As in, that precious baby hair that took forever to grow in. It was wispy and overgrown and so much a part of him and his babyness that I […]
The Best Books for Baby's Bedtime
There are a few certainties in life. Taxes. Death. And the fact that when a group of new moms gets together, they will talk about whether or not their babies are sleeping, how much they’re sleeping and what tricks are best used to get them sleeping more. Which brings us to the all-important bedtime […]
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