How to be the Fun Mom (And Why!)
There is a danger of being so stressed or busy that we miss out on many opportunities for real joy with our kids. Instead, we…
Laugh It Up!
How to Laugh and Find Joy when you Feel Like Crying
“I can’t go,” I told my friend. “My daughter has Hand, Mouth, and Foot.” Then I started laughing. Sometimes when you feel like crying, the…
3 Things Only Parenting Bloggers Know
If you are going to trust a parenting blogger with your time and then think about following their suggestions, you really ought to know a…
The Not So Terrible Twos
They’ve been called the Terrible Twos for way too long. Parenting a toddler may have its challenges, but it should also have its laughs. The…
Parent-Child Mistranslations: What a Child Actually Hears when a Parent Speaks
Many years ago I had the opportunity to travel to Kenya with my sister. As we visited a small village and got to know some…
15 Really Good Reasons You Should Laugh With Your Child Today
Have you laughed with your child today? We have all heard that laughter is the best medicine. However, do you know what else it can…
3 Life Lessons Learned from a Toddler in a Public Restroom
I was three months pregnant when I graduated from the University. My husband and I were excited about parenthood and as ready as two people…
Invaded: An Anecdote About a Mother’s Love
We had not been on the island long. We had only very recently found our little house and moved in. It was a beautiful home…
The Moment I Realized She Had Learned How to Take Off Her Diaper
We were living in Buffalo. I was taking care of two elementary aged kids after school and during the summer and loving it. I began…
Cheater, Cheater…
Little #3 has a propensity to make us all laugh. He’s done it well since he began walking and talking. Often he is funny on…