Although we believe birthdays are a big deal, we do not have a yearly friend party. We save those for the "landmark birthdays" - one, five, ten, thirteen, sixteen, and eighteen. As we approached our daughter's tenth birthday, we...
When my daughter was nearly ten months old, we moved her to a floor bed; it was the first step in becoming a Montessori family. The decision was driven by her utter lack of ability to sleep well; she...
This generation has always known social media. Likely, their own pictures were posted on Myspace after delivery and by the time they were school aged, their parents were uploading almost instantly the newly minted ballet shoes or the off-key...
Women's health is complicated. As women, we all know that, but if you haven't had any experience with ovarian cysts - or perhaps even if you have - they can seem like a particularly complex issue.
For CMB contributor Kristin,...
Each year, November is recognized as National Adoption Month. The goal of this initiative is to increase national awareness of the urgent need for adoptive families for children both in the United States and abroad. This month is especially...
I cannot believe I'm writing a Valentine's Day Blog already. Seriously, wasn't it just the Holidays?! But I digress.
I love doing theme activities with my daughter, Ellie. She's at the perfect age when she finds these sort of things fun...
My kids are well into the double digits now. One is even on the verge of driving and looking at colleges. At this stage, I often find myself reflecting on the things I could have done differently - better...
When I bought my doula business back in October, I thought I had it all figured out: I’d work while my daughter (then 18 months) played; we’d still go on adventures, and I’d be providing financial support to my...
Is it me, or have birthdays become way too complicated? So much fanfare, so much effort, so much planning! I think back to the simple celebrations of my childhood and I'm reminded about the things that are important: being...
It’s always interesting to me to hear about and see different parenting styles. What I have learned in my nearly 7 years of parenting is that we really are all just winging it. We’re doing the best we know...
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Health & Wellness
Health and wellness is about more than not getting sick. This guide has some great local resources for your overall wellness.
