Being a mom is a difficult job and you’re bound to have some rough days, but that doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom or that you’re not doing a good job. Once upon a time there were no parenting books or Internet, after all. Paala shares some mommy words of wisdom in this great blog post. Read the full article
Read moreSo many people say not to read the comments on Internet articles, posts and videos, but sometimes reading other viewpoints can make you a better parent. Diane Ashoff at She Knows has a great article about how reading comments about different parenting ideas gives her more perspective. There will always be conflicting ideas about parenting because everyone does it differently.
Read moreGrandparents are wonderful, but they’re also great at completely ruining your parenting strategies. Something weird happens when parents become grandparents. All of a sudden sugar, gifts and toys are plentiful and your kids turn into royalty. This humorous article over at She Knows describes ten ways grandparents unravel your parenting plan. Read the full article here: 10 ways grandparents destroy
Read moreBabies and toddlers don’t understand much about the world. When you arrange throw pillows, they think that’s their signal to toss them around the room. Mirrors and windows are supposed to be full of fingerprints, don’t you know? There are many tasks parents continue to do, even though it seems like they don’t make a difference. Do we do them
Read moreIf you’re a first time mother, the challenges of raising a child can be a little scary. It may feel like everything you do with your baby is being judged, and you wonder if you’re doing things the right way or if what you’re experiencing is normal. Take a deep breath – you’re doing awesome! In this article at the
Read moreTalking to a toddler is a little bit like talking to another species. They might understand some of what you say, but they don’t really care. In this article Christina Antus gives a bunch of hilarious examples of toddler responses to simple adult requests, such as “get dressed,” and “please share with your sister.” The language barrier is strong with
Read moreIf you share your life with a toddler, you understand the joy, the fun, the drama, and the mess living with one can bring. Photographer and mother Anna Angenend knows exactly how crazy things can get, and she captured the chaos in a fun photo series titled “Mom Life.” From messy arts and crafts to wardrobe tantrums to the trials
Read moreChanging a diaper is always a little adventure, no matter how many times you do it (and as a parent, you do it a LOT). The older your baby gets, the bigger the adventure! When you have a one year old, Changing their diaper could almost be considered a sport. In this article, mom Katie Hunnes has a hilarious (and
Read moreChocolates, flowers, jewelry – boring! These predictable gifts might be great for a girlfriend, but mothers deserve something a little more special. Jen Simon over at Scary Mommy has a list of ideas that fit right in line with old traditions, but offer moms something they’ll enjoy far more than your standard drugstore chocolates or expensive Valentine’s Day floral arrangements.
Read moreA heartbreaking story about the struggle of a dad and his desire to keep his Down Syndrome son has been making its way around the Internet. Almost $500,000 has been raised via a GoFundMe campaign, but we’ve only heard from his side… until now. The mother has spoken up, saying her husband’s allegation of child abandonment isn’t entirely true and
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