Mommy Brain is a real thing.  The absentmindedness started while I was pregnant. I would forget to buy milk at the grocery store.

In reality, we are just seeing the highlights.  We imagine what life must be like for people who appear to have it “all together,” and we fill in the blanks with unrealistic, heightened versions of reality.

Restraint collapse is the idea that they spend so much of the day holding it together that when they get home, they kind of “collapse” into temporary deregulation.

In this article, we’ll share frequently used items that became lifelines during our first year of parenthood, including sleep solutions, diaper bag organization, and soothing aids. These essentials made the early days of parenting a bit easier.

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that, on average, children ages 8-12 spend four to six hours a day watching TV or using screens, while teens can spend up to nine hours a day watching a screen.

Bringing your little ones to the beach doesn’t have to be a daunting task. So, grab your beach bag, embrace the joyous chaos, and enjoy the magic of a day at the beach with your little ones.

The consequences of identity theft are difficult to deal with as an adult, but when your child’s identity is stolen, the repercussions may not be found out for years or decades…

Encourage their blossoming personalities while demonstrating healthy habits. As always, if you are concerned as to whether your child is eating enough or if you need more assistance with a picky eater, talk to your child’s doctor.

I saw them in the closet and thought, “Let me give them a try as casual pants with a t-shirt.”  BOOM.  Perfection.  They were never meant to be part of my “work wardrobe” – they were always supposed to be casual for me.  

With some careful planning and a little bit of creativity, you can make the journey enjoyable for both you and your child. We recently took a 16-hour road trip down to Orange Beach, Alabama, and arrived with our sanity still intact