Screen Time Shaming and Mom Guilt: How to Break the Cycle
I was chatting with a mom, let’s call her Screen Time Sally, at the park the other day while our little ones played. We were having a good time until she pointed out another parent and informed me, “All she does is plant her kid in front of a screen all day.” I glanced back […]
Why We Get Early Pregnancy Headaches (and How to Stop Them!)
The great news is that you’re pregnant! The not-so-great news no one has told you about is that early pregnancy headaches are a real f*cking bummer. Most of us prepare ourselves for morning sickness during pregnancy. After all, it’s one of the most widely discussed early pregnancy symptoms. Headaches during pregnancy don’t receive as big […]
20 Popular Playroom Ideas to Encourage Fun and Organization
When I became a mom, I decided the best way to handle the mess that inevitably comes with children was to create a designated play space where they could have all the fun they wanted without interfering with the “aesthetic” in the rest of our house. I thought I could ignore the mess because it […]
Everything You Need to Know About Anovulation
When we feel like our reproductive organs have very specific jobs they’re supposed to do, it can feel really frustrating when things don’t seem to be working “properly.” Painful or inconsistent cycles, irregular bleeding, and anovulation are just a few of the things our bodies can do that leave us scratching our heads, irritated that […]
Kids Room Organization: 26 Easy Tricks to Declutter the Disaster!
I walk into my daughter’s room and immediately slip on a book. As I “gracefully” recover from that incident, I step directly on a forgotten Lego. While squelching the desire to let out a stream of un-motherly profanity, I wonder where I went wrong with the whole “kid’s room organization” thing. I had such good […]
Family-Friendly Vacation Spots in the U.S. that Your Kids Will Love
You know that phrase, “The world is your oyster?” When picking a destination for a family-friendly vacation, I don’t want the whole dang oyster; just give me a single satisfying bite, and I’ll be happy. There are endless travel possibilities, and picking one you and your children can enjoy together can be challenging, to say […]
Avoid Extra Stress During Vacation with These 35 Family Travel Tips
Remember the days of our youth when going on vacation meant throwing clothes into a bag, hopping on a plane, and just GOING? There was definitely no need to research family travel tips as a part of the process! Well, once kids enter the picture, things become less lackadaisical! Instead, you can expect an inevitable […]
Fact vs. Fiction: The Truth About Perimenopause and Fertility
Tick, tick, tick–the loudness of our biological clocks can be suffocating, can’t it? Especially since many of us spend a decent part of our lives trying not to get pregnant. It’s not necessarily a matter of not wanting children one day. It’s about waiting for the right moment instead of letting our reproductive viability control […]