Parenting Wisdom

It all started with a cherry. I bought my kids cherries thinking, "What a wonderful summer treat this will be!" Well, I was half right. It was also the start of a burgundy-stain-filled mess. You see, my kids don't know...

My 5-year-old son needs a new "big kid" bike for this summer. As we begin our bike shopping journey, I want to make sure that: I make a good investment on the bike I purchase for my oldest son, because...

Breastfeeding your newborn is a complicated experience, especially when you're a first-time mom. Many new moms feel unsure how to begin and are seeking helpful breastfeeding tips. It is important to find support and seek help when you have...

There are some obvious benefits of gifting hand-me-downs. It frees up space in the home and helps the recipient save money. It also keeps items from ending up in landfills, fulfilling our '90s childhood mantra to reduce, reuse, and recycle! But...

When I found out I was expecting twins, I was in shock. Amazed, excited, nervous, but completely shell-shocked. After those initial emotions subsided, I found myself in panic mode wondering, “What does a baby actually need? Wait, scratch that, what do...

Looking for a cute and tidy list of simple steps to make a smooth transition back to work after having a baby? Great! Me, too. When you find that list, send it my way. Or better yet, don't. Because I wouldn't...

Get ready to set your clocks ahead on March 10, because daylight saving time is right around the corner! I’m sure you're just as bummed as I am about losing an extra hour of sleep. And the process is even...

I’ve been a parent for 20+ years now. I’ve had some good ideas (the Nurtured Heart Approach, getting a kitten during the pandemic, dragging my family to National Parks), and I’ve had some bad ideas (letting a toddler destroy his...

Five boys. My husband and I grossly underestimated the commitment level of parenting when we decided to have five children, especially all boys.  Many days, our home is filled with wrestling matches, verbal arguments that lead to some sort of...

I am a physical therapist and have worked in the school system for 19 years. My own four children go to public school, and attend school with many of the kids I work with. Throughout the years, I've gained...