Our six-year-old son is sort of known for his hair. Even before he was born, it’s gotten him attention. I had an ultrasound when I was 35 weeks pregnant with him, and I distinctly remember the doctor chuckling as soon as the kid’s image popped up on the screen. “That…that is a lot of hair,” he said, shaking his head.
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One hour after my son got home from his last day of kindergarten, I presented him with this piece of paper: Yep. I know. I am so mean. As he’d barely tasted the freedom that comes with the final clang of the school bell, as visions of days spent playing Minecraft danced in his head, I shoved some real-talk right
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I rolled over for what felt like the millionth time, hoping a change in my position would help the pit in my stomach dissipate. There was something I knew I needed to do, but the thought of actually doing it made my anxiety level skyrocket. I needed to ask a friend a question—an incredibly important question. But I was scared. What
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It’s been pretty much the same since he was two years old—right when we moved him into a “big boy bed.” He wiggles his toes in the water as I rinse his hair with the plastic measuring cup he’ll use to “make coffee” while he soaks. I wrap him up in a hooded towel, and he plops down on his
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Last weekend, I sat on your back deck as our three kids played. We laughed, chatted, and discussed the very imminent arrival of your third baby. When we married brothers, I honestly had no idea that I would enjoy your company so much. I am so happy that I get to navigate motherhood with you. The differences in our kids
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During the first few weeks of my son’s life, I went to bed every night totally exhausted (shocking!) and totally disappointed in myself. Even though the clock flipped through a full 16(ish) hours since I’d set foot out of bed, I felt I had very little to show for it by the time I got back in. The dishes were
Read moreIf you ask 10 different mothers how to be a good parent, you’ll get 12 different answers. Okay, my math might be a little off, but there are a lot of parenting styles out there and it can be frustrating when you just want to do things right. This article from Scary Mommy tells you exactly how to be the
Read morePregnancy is an adventure, but it’s nothing compared to the newborn journey. Surviving those first few weeks and months is tough, and you’ll worry and cry and make choices that might not always be right. It’s scary, but you can get through it! These tips from The Badass Breastfeeder can help. Probably the biggest thing to consider is it’s okay
Read morePotty training is one of many parenting adventures you’ll eventually have to survive, and while some kids potty train easily (lucky moms!), many struggle with the idea – at least at first! This article from the Baby Center highlights six things you’ll probably encounter while potty training your baby. Read the full article here: 6 potty training facts nobody ever
Read moreWhen you first become a mother, you embark on an incredible journey that only other mothers understand. You learn so much more about yourself, your family, and life in general – things you’ll never forget. This funny gif article at She Knows features 23 things you learn on this crazy voyage called parenting. For example, naps become something you look
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