Parenting Perspective + Experience

There was definitely no one more terrified to give birth than me. Honestly. I tell everyone now "if I can do it, literally ANYONE can." I just am a big wuss and have zero tolerance for pain. On a...

Baby Sister, Welcome to motherhood. It’s the most difficult and rewarding job in the world and one that you will fail and succeed at every single day. And so, before I share with you the unsolicited advice that you have...

My oldest son just turned three, which meant the inevitable - planning another birthday party. After hosting two birthday parties at our home already, I knew that I needed a break from the work of cleaning, decorating and cooking, but...

I have a real problem with Disney. I genuinely don't understand how so many people can take their kids to see Disney movies, get excited when Disney movies come out of the "vault," and spend a ton of money...

If I had to guess, I'd say that most parks are designed by non-parents. To be clear here, I'm not saying someone without children can't design a lovely park. I'm just thinking that most parks don't have enough input...

Whelp. That escalated. An hour ago, promptly as we finished our family dinner, my toddlers asked a question. From their single question sparked a wave of follow-ups that led us to having an impromptu (the first of many) awkward conversation...

I believe that at one point or another every mom has asked herself, when will I feel a little bit more like a woman or even like a slightly more functional human being? For most of us, it happens...

Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is right around the corner! Parades, fireworks, cookouts, and family! How will you celebrate America's Independence Day?  Firecracker Festival June 28 & June 29 Symmes Park Begins at 3pm FREE Car Show begins at noon with judging at...

Recently, my 4-year-old daughter and I were outside at a local business, enjoying some dessert. It was a busy night, and some teens joined us at our table. They sat down and started to eat their desserts, all the...

Don't get me wrong, knowing CPR is awesome. If hands-only is what you have learned, that is amazing because many do not even know this. Yet, hands-only CPR isn't enough. With summer upon us, outdoor picnics, sports, and pool parties...