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. ... [Read More]
Five things I can’t wait to do on maternity leave
Sleep rules: How I taught my children to go to bed and stay there
If you're a new babysitter or the generous host of a sleepover, I might sneak over and give you a tip for managing my sons at bedtime: remind them of their Sleep Rules. Apparently, the ritual in my ... [Read More]
When I left my baby overnight for the first time
The job I had when Julian was born didn't require much travel, but there was some. After maternity leave, I went back to my job, but because I was breastfeeding, I avoided all business trips for the ... [Read More]
Amazingly creative helmets for babies with plagiocephaly
Babies wearing helmets may have them on as much as 23 hours per day. Why NOT make it fun? All these photos are the work of Lazardo Art. If you want to help anxious ... [Read More]
Making baby-painted greeting cards {Rookie Moms Challenge #6}
When I saw Activity #6, Paint Your Baby’s Feet, I knew I could put my own spin on this for my husband’s birthday card this year and have my son, Eli, make it. A little backstory: When we were ... [Read More]
Immunity-boosting smoothie ideas for spring
This post was sponsored by PediaCare in celebration of Spring. The experiences are my own. My two-year old is suspicious of every food. Really. It took us three times offering ice cream for him to ... [Read More]
