Any mom of busy kids will get the “you sure have your hands full” line from someone at some point, but if you have boys you’ll also get the question, “are you trying for a girl?” as if your boys aren’t enough, or assume other things about your family. In this post from Scary Mommy, Christine Organ explains what she
Read moreMoms work long days, even if they spend it at home. You’re cleaning the house, doing laundry, cooking, doing dishes, and caring for your baby. It’s that last one that makes your days extra long, but so worth it. This super cute video shows exactly why a mother’s work is never done, and I’m sure all moms can relate! Cute,
Read moreSometimes gas can be a real pain, both for baby and for mommy, who has to deal with baby’s uncomfortable crying. This post at the Baby Center offers some help. You can sooth your infant’s tummy troubles by “bicycling” their legs and then propping them up under a rolled blanket for sleep time. It works wonders! Read the full article
Read moreLots of things change when you have kids, including your morning routine. They say it’s a good idea to get up extra early to give yourself a little quiet time all for you, but is that realistic? Probably not. This post from Scary Mommy describes the usual morning routine when you have demanding little ones who rely on you for
Read moreReading aloud to your young children not only promotes important bonding and strengthens your relationship with your kids, it also helps them develop important language skills and primes them for a life of learning. That means greater success in school (and life) down the road, since reading and literacy skills are a huge part of our culture. The fact is,
Read moreOne of the nicest, though sometimes frustrating things about babies is they can’t tell us what they’re thinking. If your baby could, do you think he/she’d call you a creep? This entertaining article at Scary Mommy features ten things moms do that their babies might find a little off-putting if they knew any better! But come on, what mother hasn’t
Read moreBath time for baby is more than just an exercise in getting clean like it is for adults. It’s a sensory and learning experience for your child. This post at the Baby Center blog features six ideas for bath time play you can try with your baby! Bath toys that promote learning are a great idea, or how about a
Read moreNo one likes feeling guilty. Sometimes we do or say things to our kids or friends and family that we regret. Often others will comfort us and tell us not to feel guilty and that everything is okay in an attempt to squash the negative feelings, but is that healthy? Abby Theuring has a great commentary on the subject over
Read moreKids are inherently naive, and that makes them very easy to lie to. When your whole world revolves around caring for them, lying gives us back a little parental control. We all know honesty is the best policy, but when honesty fails a little white lie can save the situation. For example, what parent hasn’t said “I’m sorry honey, it’s
Read moreSometimes it feels like children are aliens from another planet. Their minds work differently from adults, and when they want to pretend their toy dog is a spaceship that’s delivering jelly beans to the dinosaur planet it can be difficult to follow along. For mom Melissa Willets, play time is downright scary. In her article at the Baby Center blog,
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