The Research Is there research on 4-year-old birthday parties? Why yes, there is! Why, you ask? Because anything that causes adults and children alike a great deal of stress and discontent (and, sure, joy too) is worth studying. When “researching” what the heck to do for my child’s pandemic-era fourth…
View PostHere’s the deal: I don’t have a lot of time to read. And, if it’s been an especially long day, because the kids didn’t sleep, or the dog ate a dead bird at the park (that may have been today), by the time I do have a chance to sit…
View PostWorrysaurus by Chris Chatterton really speaks to my anxious soul. When I was little, there weren’t a lot of kid’s books about worriers. I oftentimes felt like I was the only one who felt, as Worrysaurus calls them “butterflies,” on a nearly daily basis. As I’ve grown up, I’ve realized…
View PostTransitioning from 1 to 2 kids is a lot. For you, and for your first. But now that my youngest is 2 years old, I can honestly say that adding another to our family was the best decision we ever made. My kids are two years apart and the best…
View PostFrom Workwear to Loungewear When I think of maternity clothes, I often think of bows, big flowy blouses, more bows, and unflattering sweat suits. But as someone who has scoured the internet desperate for maternity clothes that in any way resemble my “normal” attire a whopping three times, I can…
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