Every mother longs to hear her newborn child. The cry. That sweet coo. Those babbles. That first word. Imagine having a horrible ear infection. Clogged ears. Muffled sounds. That’s what it was like to hear my son for the...
If you live in the Midwest, you know that summertime means mosquito time. Freda Sojka, founder and CEO of Simply Soothing, has created a solution to keep the bugs away. Inspired by the needs of her family and with...
I cannot get enough of sparkling water. It’s refreshing, bubbly, and guilt-free! It’s a great after lunch digestive and a stellar mixer for late-night drinks. What did we even drink five years ago!?
If you're looking for a way to...
Pssst… parents of the Big Kids (and the Almost Big Kids), this is for you.
You survived infancy. Toddlerhood threw all it had at you. Tying shoes? Riding two-wheelers? Learning to read? Check, check, and check, thank you very...
No matter what, never give up, Mama.
Hey mama…. I see you.
I know, I know….
Life can be hard, unfair, painful, and confusing. Sometimes it is overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel defeated. You may face situations that you don’t think...
Parents win the award for handling social isolation like freaking rockstars. Whether you're a Pinterest mama or just keeping your kids from killing themselves, you are flipping fantastic.
But today I ask you to take a moment to collectively give...
There is no magic number on the scale, no perfect amount of lean mass to fat ratio, no perfect dress size that means you are FIT or HEALTHY. When I received the most attention for my body (compliments from...
I like to call myself a recovering perfectionist and functioning control-freak. It’s not the most glowing review of myself, but it’s accurate and authentic. I know I’m not alone as misery must love company. Can all my enneagram type...
I loved her first
I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be hers.
These lyrics from Heartland’s “I Loved Her First” are simple but meaningful words. Words many listen to on that magical wedding day, hearing those...
How do you help a toddler with anxiety that doesn't yet have "words"? How do you know what's normal, what's not, and what on earth are you supposed to do (especially as a first-time parent)? Last June, I found...
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Celebrate Water Safety with Goldfish Swim School: 3 Ways to get...
May is National Water Safety Awareness Month, and we're partnering with Goldfish Swim School to share important water safety information and tons of FREE opportunities to make...
