It is much easier to take responsibility for a mistake when it is seen as a learning opportunity rather than something to be ashamed of. If we see mistakes as bad we tend to feel inadequate and discouraged and may become defensive, evasive, judgmental, or critical of...
There are few things regarding my daughter that give me anxiety as much as developmental milestones. Why, though? Why did I worry so much about when she was able to lift her head, when she would roll over, or when she sat unassisted? She ended up doing all those...
Babywearing is a practice that involves carrying a baby close to your body in a sling or carrier. This practice, common in many cultures for centuries, has recently gained popularity in Western countries. While it’s a great way to bond with your baby, it’s...
Summertime Activities to Do with Your Littles (And Some for You and Your Girlfriends Too) Well, it’s officially the first day of summer! Weren’t we just stuffing our faces with turkey and stressing about what topic your extended family would argue over at Christmas...
Since becoming a mom, I’ve thought quite a bit about how I want my daughter to be raised and in what ways I will be an example for her. I’ve also realized how fortunate I am in my daily life to not have to worry about food or whether my family and I will have a warm...
Ok, so that might be a stretch, but for Christmas this year, my husband bought me a book by author Jancee Dunn called How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids. Do you think he was trying to tell me something? You should have seen my face when I opened it. I was one...
