Parenting Perspective + Experience

Dear Sweet Baby, I have always loved kids and envisioned my future with several of my own to raise.  Many things beyond my control ultimately impacted that dream: a later marriage, infertility, miscarriage, my own age, and yes, even finances. ...

Does your child have a sensory disorder, autism or other cognitive, developmental and/or physical delay which have made getting quality, professional photos challenging and overwhelming? Does your child struggle with anxiety or extreme shyness which make the phrase "smile...

“What do you do?” can be a sore question for a stay at home mom. Do you recount what crazy thing your child did this morning? Do you say what you USED to do or what you plan to do...

We can hardly believe that it has been 6 months since we launched Cincinnati Moms Blog! In 6 months, we have cultivated a pretty amazing community of Cincy/NKY mamas, have grown to over 1500 Facebook followers and a solid and...

I have a mom friend.  A very good mom friend.  A friend who loves my children (almost) as much as her own. A friend who understands that some days I am not a perfect person. A friend who love...

As mothers, we all suffer from some type “mommy guilt.” I know I certainly have. Usually about things like spending enough quality time with my daughter, feeding her packaged baby food instead of preparing it myself, or even letting...

Let's talk about Barbie. More specifically, the Barbie movies. When I had my first daughter (and later my second), I didn't even consider the possibility that I would one day know as much about these films (can you even...

Her: “Which group is he in? Red? Purple?” Me: “I’m not sure. How would I know?” Her: “I got a call” Me: “I didn’t get a call yet.” Her: “I’m sure you’ll get one in...

Amelia's Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ Spence Shank Park Date: March 28; 11am - 1pm Cincinnati Recreation Commission Egg Hunt @ Sayler Park Date: March 28; 11am Ages 2-8 years old Easter Egg Eggstravaganza @ Harbin Park Date: March 28; 10:30am-11:30pm Visit with the Easter Bunny...

Sometimes it is hard to get little ones to eat a variety of fruits and veggies, especially dark leafy greens. Smoothies are one of my favorite ways to get in a bunch of different colors of produce, and most...