Baby

This post was written and sponsored by our partners at Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics.  At Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, our foremost priority is the proper, healthy dental and orthodontic development of our patients. Nothing makes us happier than...

Of all the things I expected to happen with regard to motherhood, I never gave a second thought to the one thing that has so easily happened...I have lost myself in it. Somewhere between hoping my lady bits would...

Going to the beach is always fun, especially during the hot Arizona summer months!  A few days at the beach is a much-needed retreat from the scorching Phoenix temperatures. There are plenty of activities to participate in; building sand...

I am a proud Pinterest user. Everything I pin, I make. When I pin, I pin with purpose. So for my daughter’s first birthday, you could imagine how I excited I was to look up and pin ideas for a...

Recently, I was at an event where TWELVElittle was showcasing their diaper bags. I was instantly drawn to their colors, designs, and patterns. The table was crowded with people amazed at the unique and thoughtful features the bags have. I...

I don't know about you, but over here we have a serious addiction to buying swimsuits. Especially now that I have a second baby girl and I can get them matching or color coordinating swimmers. What's cuter than mini...

I like to consider myself a medical moderate, that's a new term, I made it up.  But let me see if I can explain.  I had a home birth, because I wanted to do everything to avoid a c-section...

In the midst of motherhood, I find myself often facing a tug of war between feeling like I’ve failed and feeling like I’ve won the freaking Olympics. Often times, I’ll celebrate something in the moment and then reflect overthink...

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it is of utmost importance that I make a P.S.A on what moms really want for Mother’s Day. Let’s face it, our partners can struggle with ideas of what to get...

Sweet Baby, While everyone else seems to be using this month to jump into resolutions and add more hustle to their schedules, I find myself slowing down and anticipating the pause and change that your birth will bring to our...

January is National Bath Safety Month. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, thousands of children are injured or killed in bathroom accidents annually. We wanted to give you some tips on how to keep your bathroom safe. Water Temperature: It's...

The Dodge Caravan is as Mom-Friendly As it Gets When it comes to motherhood, not all car manufacturers realize what it takes to make mom’s life easier. From dawn until dusk, and sometimes later, you are on the move: dropping...

Is it just me or does it seem like everyone is pregnant? It’s not like there is a season for pregnancy or baby showers, but baby fever seems to be in the air and that means baby showers galore!...

We focus a lot on the ways that motherhood changes us. In particular, we tend to talk about the challenges we face or how our lives are no longer just “ours” and how little time we have to do...

Having a new baby is such an exciting time. I remember spending hours dreaming about finally holding my baby after 9 months of pregnancy. I probably spent just as much time researching exactly what I would need once my...

Here are some handy tips for any and all parents, grandparents, and brave adults to help you survive flying with baby! Our son was born in March 2015; to date, we’ve taken him on four major trips (one involving a three-hour layover), and...

It's been exactly two years and two months since my husband and I started trying to get pregnant with baby number two. Many people said it would happen quickly because "your body just knows what to do" or that...

Did you attend Bloom: An Event for New and Expecting Moms this year?  We cannot get over all the love for mamas and community that is so apparent at this incredible event! If you attended, or are thinking about attending...

My son was born prematurely back in September 2015. At 32 weeks, I had just finished taking my maternity pictures and the next day my water broke. I checked into the hospital immediately for further testing. Turns out, the...

There is a lot that goes through a pregnant woman's mind...well, at least in my experience as a pregnant woman. Do I have everything I need for these little humans that are about to become a part of this...

This post was written and sponsored by our lovely partners at Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Do you or your kiddos get nervous before a dental visit?  Here are some tips to help prepare you both for their first dental visit...

Enjoy every second. It all goes by so fast!” All of us have probably heard some variation of this quote from the moment we became mothers. And we were probably given this unsolicited advice at our worst possible moments: in the...

I recently wrote a piece about the importance of validating children’s feelings in some of the most difficult moments. I truly believe emotional intelligence is one of the most important characteristics humans can possess, and it’s potentially one of...

I spent a lot of time thinking about my future when I was growing up. It always included a husband, kids, a house and definitely NOT a minivan. There was no way someone as cool and stylish as me would...

At this point, you have probably seen an adorable baby wearing a white helmet when you have been out and about. This helpful helmet is called a DOC Band, and my 6 month old little guy is currently sporting...