My Baby Didn’t Sleep, so I Hired a Sleep Coach
And it was the best decision I’ve ever made.
Author: Kristel Acevedo
Instead of Elf on the Shelf, We Do this
We have enough going on at this time of year — I’m not going to add a tradition that brings unnecessary pressure simply because everyone else is doing it.
4 Tips to Help Your Kids Adjust to the Time Change
I’ll sign any petition to put an end to Daylight Savings Time. But in the meantime, here are 4 tips for staying sane while “falling back.”
The Biggest Surprise About Going Back to Work After Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
With the kids both in school full time, I’ve had a lot more time on my hands, and our bank account was begging for a boost.
5 Tips for Making Your Kid’s Halloween Costume
I was proud of my daughter’s costume choice, but then immediately puzzled as to how to make it happen.
Why You Should Hire a Birth Photographer
“Birth is such a whirlwind that it’s easy to forget the details. A birth photographer captures those moments so they can be treasured always.”
Traveling from Coast to Coast with a Baby
The idea of traveling with a baby can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to make it easier.
Summer Tips for Work-at-Home Moms
I love being home with my kids. When they started school I wasn’t ready to give up being available to them whenever they might need me, so I started working as a freelance writer. I’ve been able to create a pretty balanced life of working from home while they’re at school, and being fully present … Continued
Moms Should Take Care of Themselves Too
Us moms have to learn to take care of ourselves just as much as we take care of others.
Moms Don’t Have to Lose Their Identities
Moms, don’t forget that you are a person. A person who lived a whole life before becoming a mom.
Can We Please Stop Over-Scheduling Our Children?
Just say no to jam-packed schedules.
Moms, Stop Protecting Your Kids
If I always protect my kids from this world, they won’t know how to live in it when they’re older.
How to Survive the Stomach Bug
If you follow these tips you’ll survive with most of your sanity in tact.
Are Moms Drinking Too Much?
Instead of going to counseling or leaning on their village, moms are poppin’ bottles.
My Child Tried to Run Away
I felt as if someone had slapped me in the face. Why on earth would he want to run away from his home?
The Most Important Lesson I Learned From My Mom
I’m thankful that my mom shared her secret with me. Otherwise I would have gone on believing that I was a failure.