Here's the thing. When you go out of town as just the family and the baby goes to bed before 8 p.m.*, the rest of the evening can be oppressively quiet for you and your partner, and sadly, not that ... [Read More]

Pregnancy > Parenthood
Some of us have family Christmas traditions passed down from generations before, and others of us are looking to create new traditions of our own. Either way, I think we can all agree that we would like to create special memories with our children that they can carry on. As a first time mama, it… Keep Reading
It’s Christmas time and many Elf scouts are arriving at their new homes! We have made this list of over 100 fun girl and boy Elf on the Shelf names to help you decide what your new family member will be called. Our family has had a ton of fun with our Elf on the… Keep Reading
Love it or hate it, one thing is for sure, Elf on the Shelf has become a holiday tradition. Children of all ages love waking up each morning to see what trouble the elves have gotten into overnight. But, why stress when you can have someone do the work for you? With these Elf on… Keep Reading
Here's the thing. When you go out of town as just the family and the baby goes to bed before 8 p.m.*, the rest of the evening can be oppressively quiet for you and your partner, and sadly, not that ... [Read More]
Thanks to Desitin, my favorite booty cream, for sponsoring today's post. If you’re in charge of throwing the perfect baby shower, fear not! There are as many ways to do it ”“ and not screw it up ”“ ... [Read More]
This post includes some affiliate links. I have four unrelated golden nuggets to share today. First, I was treated to a bra fitting by Molly, the bra buyer for Title Nine stores, who made me ... [Read More]
The best way to cool down on a hot day is also the easiest: just add water! Given the joy and hassle of taking a tiny person to a swimming pool, we wanted to give you some fun and easy ways to do it ... [Read More]
Rachel Tucker, a mom and family therapist in my community reached out to us with an offering of some best practices for managing the stress of new parenthood. She conducts home visits for new parents ... [Read More]
Out of my great respect and love for the fathers in my life, I wanted to share some other folks' thoughts on Dadding. Let me know what you think! I love this video from Asha Dornfest, a parenting ... [Read More]