in many ways having a teenager is like having a 3 year old. They constantly ask why, a tactic to find a reason to argue with your logic. They emit nasty odors. that only they can’t smell. They still aren’t used to their changing bodies. Their love for you is complicated they love you a lot but might try to

When my son was born, I imagined maintaining regular date nights with my husband, stealing away for an afternoon movie, or maybe even just going out for coffee like two adults — all with the help of a babysitter, of course. Never mind the fact that my husband and I live thousands of miles from our families, most of our

When there are two toddlers ready to enjoy a bit of play time fun, you can avoid meltdowns and tantrums when you provide these awesome toddlers designed for two people to play and enjoy. Using these toys is a much better option than the latter, wouldn’t you agree? These toys are the answer to playtime troubles. Best Toys for Two

If you are the parent of a premature baby, you’ve probably spent a great deal of time learning more about premature birth and how to keep your baby healthy and happy. But, there are some things that a book cannot tell you; some things that you learn only with experience. One parent shares her insight into the subject. 6 Things

Logic tells you having more kids would be harder than having less. But I’m here to tell anyone thinking of adding to their family that being a mom of three is actually easier than being a mom of one. Built-in playmates! Right now my 3 kids are playing “pirates at a birthday party” (don’t ask) in the other room. I

I’ll admit, right now having a third baby is pretty much the only thing on my mind. With my recent loss, the reality of whether or not a third child will be coming into our lives is at the forefront of my mind. Mr. Cereal and I reacted very differently to both the news of the pregnancy and of the

As I sat besides my son’s bassinet, rocking and shushing him into what I hoped and prayed would be a deep sleep, I was distracted by a light show. Tiny green dots danced and moved to an unheard beat as I watched in fascination. Although it didn’t measure up to the luminous productions put on by the folks at Disney,

When people start asking (in their roundabout way) if and when we are going to have more kids, my immediate answer has been “definitely not now, so not ready!” Mr. Pizza and I sort of settled on three being an ideal number for us. Mr. Pizza came from a large family and would always say he wanted a lot of

Life is hard. Your stroller shouldn’t be. Here are 7 strollers that fold up smartly when you want them to, snap to attention when you’re ready, and just give you one less thing to worry about. Pull up on one lever in the seat, this well-designed stroller collapses, stands by itself, and can be rolled behind you or picked up

Awareness of fetal movement during pregnancy may help a woman to learn what is normal for her baby. Learning her baby’s normal movements may allow a woman to notice a change in movement patterns that could warrant emergency medical attention. An organization with a mission to raise stillbirth prevention awareness developed an app for moms in their third trimester encouraging