Parenting Perspectives

Hey, girl dad,   You’re killing it. Did you know that? Here you are raising the next generation of fearless women in a world that is far too often ugly and cruel. Here you are doing your best to empower them...

It is a universally acknowledged truth that for younger siblings, nothing is ever fair. This becomes even more pronounced when the siblings are fewer than 18 months apart and are both girls. Why does she get to sleep over...

In honor of National Rainbow Baby Day, we are sharing this post from 2019.   "Baby?" "Yes, baby."     My daughter had found an old ultrasound of a baby from a few pregnancies ago, and in that moment, I thought about how distant...

Wondering what to get your little one for the holidays?  STEM Toys!   'Tis the Christmas shopping season!   While shopping for your child’s favorite character toy, also consider STEM toys. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Why is STEM so great?...

Family traditions reveal what we value enough to repeat, and - if done with love- build warm, happy associations. -Daniel Willingham Traditions were a staple in my large family growing up. With a family of eight there was not a...

This year has carried so much hardship. Finding the good in 2020 helps refocus your mindset toward the beauty in the world.   The year 2020 has been something. There have been a lot of challenges. We lost many famous icons...

This post is sponsored by our partner Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool®. I don't know about you, but the most vivid memories I have of my childhood are the moments I created from my imagination. The pretend moments. From an...

Fall is just around the corner and everyone is getting back into the swing of routines with school, sports practices, dance classes and all the things we sign up for every year in hopes of being a good parent...

When December hit, I started feeling extra emotional. I have this print on my kitchen counter that local card maker, Curly Girl Design, made a few years ago. It hits me every time I read it. "There comes a moment...

Part of the reality of being a working mom committed to providing breast milk for her baby long after maternity leave ends is making the transition into a pumping mom. This is my reality. Luckily, the company I work for provides...