This post was first published in 2009 when I wanted a medal for having two potty-trained children. Since then, thousands of toddler moms have arrived at this page searching for the keywords ... [Read More]
Notes on potty-training a 21-month old
Mom 2.0 Summit in Arizona. Just wow.
Otherwise known as reconnecting with friends, business connections, inspiration, and random fangirl moments at the 2015 Mom 2.0 Summit Pretty sure @rookieheather would be ok hanging here ... [Read More]
Hello Flo: Care packages for new moms
The company Hello Flo made the rounds on social media with the launch of their mailed care packages for pre-teen girls, designed to support a first period experience with information and treats. If ... [Read More]
Rookie Mom Did-Do: Emily Henderson hits the flea market
Maintaining hobbies, friendships, spontaneity, it all becomes more difficult after baby. That's why we wrote up 52 challenges for Rookie Moms. In Activity #45, meant for someone with a 9 or ... [Read More]
What rookie moms need to know about nannies
Thanks to Oakland, CA mom of three Chantal Laurie Below for this guest essay about discovering what really matters in a nanny. As first-time parents, we hired a nanny with no understanding of what we ... [Read More]
May the fourth: Star Wars Day!
Happy Star Wars Day, everyone! (May the fourth be with you, get it?) My house is pretty amped for all things Star Wars. Even before we showed our young children the movies -- in the proper order of ... [Read More]