4 Questions You Need To Ask When Choosing A Pediatrician
The truth is, checking out Yelp reviews isn’t always enough to find a doctor who is going to match up with your needs and parenting style
Author: Gemma Hartley
4 Ways to Instill Gratitude in Your Kids
With the holidays fast approaching, instilling gratitude is more important than ever. I want my kids to focus on how much they have to be grateful for, not how much shiny new stuff they “need.”
Can We All Just Admit that Daylight Saving Time is the Worst?
Let’s just say it: Daylight Saving Time is the worst and someone needs to put an end to it.
Honestly, Sometimes I Can’t Stand Playing With My Kids
No matter how hard I try to stay engaged, I can’t escape the fact that some of the things kids want to play are just boring as hell.
An Open Letter To More Experienced Moms: I’m Tired Of Hearing This
The point of airing grievances is not to get advice, it’s simply to get it out there, because so much of the struggle of motherhood is experienced alone, with whining kids and frustrating messes and no one to bear witness.
How I Finally Stopped Worrying About Having Picky Eaters
My baby was a picky eater–and my anxiety over his small size only got worse.
Why I Finally Gave Up On Potty Training
His interest in potty-training had seemingly disappeared, and my spirits were crushed.
Honestly, I’d Rather Lean Into Work Than Motherhood
The real reason I want to lean into work so much more than I want to lean into parenting is because, honestly, I feel like I’m better at my work than I am at motherhood.
I Didn’t Babywear Because I’m “Crunchy,” I Did it Because I’m Lazy
Even if it wasn’t a choice I made with the most noble mothering intentions, it was definitely the best decision I could have possibly made.
Having My Mom In The Delivery Room Was The Best Decision I Could Have Made
I was so happy, so relieved, to see my mom.
I Didn’t Appreciate Pregnancy Until I Had Two Miscarriages
My first two pregnancies were spent in constant unhappiness over the state of being pregnant.
The Unexpected Trick That Helped Me Through Labor
Not only did this help get me through labor, it helped me finally feel immersed in my birth experience in a way I had never known before.
I’m Not Sure I Was Ready To Be Done Having Kids
Even though I know I made the logical decision, the “right” decision…well, I’ve made that choice before and I know just how wrong it can be.
The Real Reason I Hate It When My Kid Doesn’t Nap
Giving up nap time isn’t just giving up my “me” time. It’s giving up control over their lives.
How Can I Forgive Myself When I Keep Making the Same Parenting Mistake?
How am I supposed to tell myself I am a good mother, when I keep proving to myself otherwise?
My Kid is Addicted to Sugar (and So Am I)
Her seemingly “balanced” selective diet wasn’t all I had cracked it up to be.