Mom Life

I walked into Home Goods in mid-August to look for what I envisioned as a “cute” pantry storage bin. But instead of being met with a variety of practical home goods, I was faced with a host of inventory that...

While we should always be encouraging gratitude in our kids year-round, the holiday season is a special time of year to reflect on all things we are thankful for. We've started a tradition in our home of writing down...

Isn’t it funny how we try to teach our kids life lessons and they end up teaching us? Lessons that we already know, but perhaps need a refresher on. Gratitude is one thing I strive to teach my young...

My experience co-parenting is something I have wanted to write about for awhile; but honestly whenever I went to write about it, it either ended in tears or frustration. Because it is so darn hard to talk about.  I am...

The United States has the world’s highest rate of children living in single-parent households, with 23% of children under the age of 18 living with one parent and no other adults. This number is more than triple the average...

Parenting sometimes requires a court order and a family lawyer. This isn’t something anyone ever imagines when they first think about having a baby, or when they first get married — but it’s real life. I’ve been practicing family law for...

I thought I was done dating. But I was wrong. Now my kids are setting me up on blind dates with their friends’ moms (and sometimes dads, too). Ugh. I miss the days of playdates being only with kids of my...

I can't be the only one. I can't be the only person who finds peace in organizing chaos. Looking at a mess and rearranging all of the stuff feels natural to me. I've been called an anxious control freak. And maybe...

Trigger Warning: This article expresses the process and difficulties of pregnancy loss. Although the purpose is to create solidarity during a time of such loneliness, we understand if you’re not in a place to read it. Please respectfully skip...

Wondering what to get your child's teacher to show your appreciation? As an eight-year veteran teacher, I've received many gifts from my students and their families. Here is a list of gifts that, as a teacher, I love to receive! Great Gifts...