If feeding your child stewed prunes and other high-fiber foods isn’t enough, it might be time to get serious with toddler constipation. One of my sons was consistently constipated after he began eating solids. He wasn’t stopped up for days on end — though that happens, ouch! — but he had many instances of Hurty Poop where constant straining […]
Amazon Mom doesn’t know my husband
I love Amazon, and so does my husband. He is all about efficiency and setting things up to take care of themselves. We never run out of vitamins, toothpaste, or hair product, thanks to whatever he does on Amazon. I have a more flexible schedule, so while I’m more likely to pick up toilet paper […]
Are these dad stereotypes true, fair, or productive?
My husband does most of the laundry in our house, makes breakfast and lunch for the children, and works at a full-time job without a flexible schedule. When he is done with lunch packing, he cleans up the supplies and places the breakfast dishes in the dishwasher. That’s why I’m totally flummoxed when I read an article […]
No mean names allowed
Yesterday morning, my husband had already left the house for the day and I noticed an unfamiliar mug of tea on the table. I picked it up, and my immediate reaction was, “Oh no! Not in my house.” I hurried to load it into the dishwasher before a child might see it. If this comic […]
I would cook more if my kids were less rude about it
I like the satisfaction of preparing a meal; trying new recipes and cookbooks; and eating healthfully. So, why would I rather hide out on my computer seeing what’s going on with Facebook instead of actually cooking according to my meal plan most nights? I am frickin’ beat down from all the complaints. This is a real photo of delicious […]
Living with my not-so pregnant belly
Our guest today is Liz Jobst, mom to Henry in Oakland, CA. I recently attended an event where I ran into some acquaintances that I had not seen in a while. Multiple people came up to me to discuss my second pregnancy. One woman even put her hand on my belly and asked when I […]
Holiday cards I can barely read
If you spend any time on women’s Internet spaces, you are familiar with inspirational quotes. We’ve seen a modern typography trend arise where clean sans-serif fonts are mixed with script fonts, and maybe even some all-caps thrown in for good measure. Here’s a holiday card look that I chose in 2011. Two fonts mixed in […]
Our free portrait left me feeling uneasy {Rookie Moms Challenge #33}
The Challenge: Get a free 8×10 photo taken (Or build your own studio) Growing up, my family was not the type to get professional photos taken; school photos aside, we were more of the “grab the camera as the baby is running around naked” type of family. We have an abundance of family photos, taken […]
Five things I can’t wait to do on maternity leave
Rachel is our newest contributor. She and her partner Heather are expecting their first baby. We asked her to introduce herself by way of reflecting on the countdown before her maternity leave begins. Here is her first post. I have a stressful job, and it’s no one’s fault but my own. I’m pretty sure there […]
My frustrating holiday family photos: A gallery of failed shots
All I want for Hanukkah Christmas is a picture of my family of four that conveys two simple feelings: happy and relaxed. This photo will go on my holiday card, which I usually order from Tiny Prints, and be mailed to a long list of friends and family across the country. The light, the weather […]
#pinterestFAIL Crafting with my niece
Have you seen all those cool DIY kids’ craft projects on Pinterest? Homemade flubber, moon dough, foam dough, glow fairies, glitter balloons, and the like? Well I have, and I’ve been dying to try some. I enlisted my 10-year-old niece Mitra to help me test some of them, and here are our (highly scientific) results. FOAM DOUGH The […]
Sleep impacts children’s behavior. Duh.
Sleep impacts children’s behavior. I am the sleep czar in my house. I believe in bedtime routines, long and frequent naps on a schedule, and lots of sleep.