Never did I predict that on my son’s first birthday, he would give the party guests a sneak peek into his noticeably higher levels of sensitivity.

If you are like me – short on time and dislike meal planning, here are some ideas that have made meal planning SOO much easier for me (and have also helped us eat better).

I am a Mom Guilt procrastinator of the highest order. I always have the best intentions to get things done and keep up with my To-Do list, but it never happens.

I’ve considered the impression it would make on her as a young girl as all of this was happening. I recognized that if she could come along and witness the hard work, the conversations, and even see the things mom and her friends had built, she would be encouraged to follow her dreams and do what she loves as well.

Baby’s first year is full of so many milestones. Excitement abounds as baby begins crawling, eating solid foods, and mumbling those precious first words, among many other firsts! Many parents are in-tune with their baby’s pediatrician schedule for well-child checks, but what about the dentist?! When should your baby have their first dentist visit?

‘Tis the season for germs. No matter how much one tries to avoid it, this time of year, there are sick people all around–especially true right now in Wisconsin with flu season in full swing and influenza activity unpredictably high.

Nearly six years in, yes, I would marry my husband again. We’ve had the important conversations several times and continue to have those talks because they are ever-evolving.

Sensory Jars.  Calming Jars.  Whatever you want to call them, they are addictive to make, and kids love them!

Fred “Mister” Rogers was more than an American television personality. He was more than a father and husband. He was and still is an inspiration to many, even to this day, over 16 years after his death.  There are many lessons from Mister Rogers that we can use while raising our children.  Here are a few of my favorites.  

If you are reading this, and you are the new mom in town, keep trying…. keep showing up and smiling. Keep chatting about the weather and how kids lose their gloves like 416 times a winter.