Working Mom Problems: Middle of the Day School Events
Working Mom Problems
I kept my son out of school today. He wasn’t sick. He didn’t ask to stay home. In fact, he just turned four and loves spending time there with his sweet little playmates. So, why did I do it?… Read the rest
Introducing Conversations with Rosie Pope
Conversations with Rosie Pope
I think we need to have a talk. Actually, many of them. Here’s the thing—when I first became a mother, I was so hungry for real, honest conversations with moms who’d been there, been nervous about that (and learned a lot along the way).
My Top Three New Year’s Resolutions
My Top Three New Year’s Resolutions
A lot of people put a lot of stock into New Year’s Resolutions, so I figured I’d help you settle on one (or three!) before that glittery ball drops at midnight. Personally, I prefer daily resolutions to yearly ones (they’re easier to stick with, and easier to shift and change, too if needed!) but these three are good for every day, week, and year of a parent’s life.… Read the rest
Hope For the Future: The Best Culturally Diverse Children’s Books
The Best Culturally Diverse Children’s Books
Looking back at the news this year, it’s hard to not feel a little worried for our little ones and the world they face. Humanity as a whole needs to find more compassion, more understanding, and more appreciation for the differences among us.… Read the rest
Kate Middleton, Beyoncé, and the Playdate of My Dreams
The Playdate of My Dreams
And now in completely crazy things that may or may not be true (but that I am maybe totally obsessed with), there’s a rumor going around that when Kate Middleton and Beyoncé met at the Brooklyn Nets game earlier this month, they set up a play date for Prince George and Blue Ivy Carter.… Read the rest
Dangerous Toys: How to Keep Your Holidays Injury-Free
I love the holidays. My four tiny loves’ faces all lit up, festive music, yummy cookies for Santa (usually store bought, but they still count!), and all the pretty presents under the tree just waiting to be opened by their tiny hands.… Read the rest
Dear Carrie Underwood (And Everyone Else!): What You Really Need for a New Baby
Carrie Underwood has recently admitted to something that so many moms go through during their pregnancy: shopping anxiety! When you’re about to become a first time mom, it’s so hard to tell which “baby essentials” are actually well, essential, and which ones are just expensive gimmicks that you’ll never ever need or want once baby arrives.… Read the rest
Maternal Health Emergency! Where Are the Mommy Docs?!
10 Basic Parenting Rules to Live By
It’s hard to know what type of parents we are going to be before we become them. We all have ideas in our heads of what we certainly won’t do, or what we definitely want to try and do! For instance, I had some crazy notion that I was going to be a disciplinarian.… Read the rest
Grandparents Visiting: Pros and Woes of Visiting During the Holiday Weekend
My husband, kids and I are very blessed to have many grandparents in our lives. My parents separated when I was very young so add in some of my step-parents and you have basically doubled the grandparent pool. This can be amazing at times but also incredibly complicated when a new baby arrives and it’s a holiday. … Read the rest
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