Parenting Wisdom

Most moms I know call the birth of their children the happiest day of their lives- I can't agree more. I met my older daughter on a beautiful, bright morning in the middle of the most gut wrenching time...

Globally, winter faded and spring sprung in the most unprecedented of ways. During this time we most often tend towards focusing on the physical aspect of health. It is during times like this that we are reminded the importance...

Happy May ladies! This is our month to shine! With Mother's Day just having passed, warmer weather, and visions of summer vacation dancing in our minds, it's a good month to celebrate ourselves. As moms we know that each...

I'll be honest, when I first pondered the idea of placenta encapsulation, I was thoroughly grossed out. I mean, eating your own insides... is that really a thing?! Since I’m a registered nurse, I was bothered that there wasn’t a...

Opening Up Lines Of Communication On Differing Opinions One of the most sacred aspects of my job as a mental health therapist, especially when working with teens, is watching a person grapple with new ideas about themselves and their worldview. ...

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...

As we head back into the routines of Fall and especially for those of us with school aged littles, well, it's necessary to mix. it. up.  So I've created two epic playlists for the mamas out there! One is...

There is something special about spending time with your grandparents as a child. Maybe it’s a combination of the lenient rules, all the time spent playing or those delicious homemade treats. Whatever the reason, it is just plain old...

Tears well in my eyes as I glance into your room and find you asleep, half on & half off your bed, in your usual nap position. It all began with an hour and 40 minutes of “trying” to...

School choice for your child is a huge decision, whether it be their first school or their next school. Some of us get lucky. We stumble into schools that end up being a perfectly fine fit for our own kiddos by...

This past April our youngest son was born, and while there are only 3.5 years between him and our older son, I could not believe the changes that had happened in baby items over that period of time! Preparing...

The internet and social media are pretty unavoidable at this point. Day after day I read articles about how hard it is to parent with people watching your every move, (ie on social media), but is there an upside...

I really enjoy gift giving and have a hard time buying people gift cards, or sending something that they could buy anywhere.  Sure, I do both, but I try to minimize it as much as I can.  I have...

Summer is coming and a poolside cooler of ice cold hard seltzers is the only outdoor activity that I look forward to when the temperatures are 110+ degrees. There is a new hard seltzer on the market called Sparkling Ice...

Sharing is caring! https://youtu.be/UohFy2cbDW4   For me, microschool is a relatively new term. I began hearing the term as schools went online last year. I’ve watched friends choose this pod-style of learning and love it. Their children are thriving, and parents have...

My husband and I made the decision that we would allow our daughter to start dating at the age of 3. A bit unconventional? That's putting it gently. And get this, super protective dad wasn't even curious about the...

A few times a year I get the urge to  "clean up" of my everyday routines. Maybe it's because I get bored, or feel like my skin/body/hair routine needs a little oomph. Maybe it's just because it's spring time...

Once you are real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always. -Margery Williams  "The Velveteen Rabbit" My baby shower theme was a “children's books” inspired party. It encouraged everything exciting about literature that I remember as a child: getting...

Parenting can be tough and tiring, but there are also many joys.  The problem is sometimes the joys can be overshadowed by all the hard work, especially in the first years.  One of my besties has twin babies, and...

I received an email from an old colleague slash friend a few days ago. The email said that she had lost my number, was let go from her job, and had a baby less than a year ago. I couldn’t...

We had so much fun on Saturday at Goldfish Swim School Scottsdale. We loved seeing our community members come out for family fun! We are planning other fun family events in the future. Be sure to follow us on Facebook...

I was due with my second child the day this blog was launched (10 weeks ago to be exact). Honestly, I anticipated this second birth with a good bit of fear and trepidation. My first birth was fast, intense,...

Phoenix is the perfect starting point for 5 Easy Roadtrips and exploring the Southwest. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there are plenty of easy road trips from Phoenix that offer stunning scenery, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences....

As a parent, you've probably experienced the baffling look on your teenager's face when you start singing the music that played during your own teenage years. Especially when you start singing along with the music at the grocery store...

It's spring conference season- whether you have already had meetings with your kids' teachers or are getting ready for them, I want to admit to you that I cried at school conferences again... in fact, I have cried at...