Over the last few months, my daughter has developed a fascination with birds. She’ll hear them chirp, gasp, and say, “bird?” Her pronunciation sounds a lot more like “boiwd,” but she has the same reaction every single time she...
While the increase of "awareness" days have done their job, and we are all more aware of many things recently, the very first Autism Awareness Month was recognized by The Autism Society in 1970. It was adopted by...
As I type this, I am nine months deep into my fourth pregnancy, so I have some experience with baby gear. Here's my tried and true list of must-have baby items that I wouldn't want to 'mom' without.
Baby Sleep:
Pack...
My third son is the most curious, lovable, and adorable creature on Earth. He just turned one, and his brothers, his Daddy, and I are all nuts for him. He also, for the last six months of his life,...
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As I slogged through my pregnancy with my third, and last, son, one phrase cheered me up over and over again: it's the last time! The last time stressing my way to the end...
Have you ever wondered if your child is developing appropriately? Sometimes a developmental delay is obvious—but a lot of times it looks subtle. That voice is your head says, “Is this normal?” As parents we second-guess ourselves all the...
This pandemic has certainly shifted how many of us think about gatherings with family and friends. Personally, I've had a hard time figuring out how to celebrate milestones like holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. As our son’s 2nd birthday neared,...
When you find yourself pregnant and share the exciting news with the world, friends and family will fawn over you and your upcoming addition. They will start guessing boy or girl. They will ask about nursery themes and names. ...
My son recently turned 2 years old, and like most moms, I’m feeling ALL the feelings. These milestones, for me, always come with reflection on our time in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). When my water broke at...
Buddy!
This was going to be your year, you were finally going to join your big sister at school. You were going to make your own friends, wear the same uniform she wore, and finally have a space of your...