Kristen Bergeron

Kristen Bergeron is a freelance writer from Florida. In addition to writing, she is a wife, mother of two beautiful girls, Hadley and Scarlett, and a part-time photographer. After overcoming infertility and having two successful IVF cycles, she’s made it a personal goal to help educate men and women on the realities of fertility struggles. She is passionate about supporting fellow women who are trying to navigate the complicated world of conception, pregnancy, and learning to be the best mothers we can be.

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 […]

The Best SCREEN-FREE Travel Games for Kids

Are you traveling with your kids soon? Prevent the constant whine of are we there yet?! with these fun travel games for kids. We’ve all been there—those long car rides where the kids are bored, cranky, and screen time has hit its limit. But don’t panic! There’s a whole world of analog travel games that […]

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 […]

Is Making Mom Friends Hard For You? Try These 15 Suggestions!

A friend and I recently discussed how hard it is to make “mom friends.” Unlike the days on high school and college campuses where you’re thrown together and bound by mutual interests, locating the ideal mom-friend candidate sometimes seems impossible.  So, I asked my friend: What advice would you give someone who wants to make […]

What To Do if You’re a Touched Out, Overstimulated Mom

Loud toys, incessant snack demands, and the constant cry of “Mommy mommy mommy”…these things sound familiar? As you navigate the early days of toddlerhood (and, let’s be honest, the rest of childhood), it’s not uncommon to feel like an overstimulated mom.  There’s no denying we love our children, but their continual demands, sounds, and touches […]