Parenting Wisdom

Just over a month ago we welcomed a new addition to our family, a beautiful little girl Claire.  As we are adjusting to being a family of five, I couldn’t help but think back to when we transitioned from...

  With Sweet R in preschool 2 days a week, I am starting to get familiar with how the next 20+ years are going to go.... I LOVE seeing how much each day. There are already little cliques and groups...

Here at West Valley Moms Blog, we are launching a new column that you can look forward to each week. "News Bites for Busy Moms" will include a few short stories that you may have missed during the week....

Hi West Valley Moms! It's time for an update of West Valley Moms on Instagram! Phew! We're Back to School! I hope you all survived the transition. If you're new around here West Valley Moms is on Instagram! Instagram is a fun and...

"Stop screaming in the car, or I will pull this car over." "If you don't stop crying, we will leave right now." "If you don't stop doing that, you won't get dessert." So, I feel like I have noticed an influx of...

This pregnancy (with my 3rd baby) has definitely kicked my butt! Between intense morning (read: all day sickness) for the first 3-4 months, sciatic and lower back pain in my second trimester, really low iron that zapped all my...

Last month I gave some tips for preparing for a trip and getting through the airport.  Today I’ll share some ideas on how to keep your little ones busy on the actual plane flight. Car seat or not? A difficult decision when...

Dearest Little Dude "B", Today at 6:27pm, I cried. You didn't know it, but as I kissed your sweet blond head, the tears welled up and rolled warm down my cheeks. Why? Because two years ago, at that exact moment,...

Okay, I am crowdsourcing some help with my dilemma, because I’m really stumped… how do you keep toy clutter to a minimum when your kid wants to keep everything? So, like most kids, my two children have all sorts of...

Hi West Valley Moms! It's time for an update of West Valley Moms on Instagram! We're almost through the Summer months, can you believe it? I hope you had a great one and that you got in some quality...

Summer is here and in full swing...heat and even quite a bit of humidity lately for us Phoenicians.  The sun, heat, humidity, and chlorine that this time of year brings can leave your hair not looking its best.  I...

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! I love reading blog posts and any information I can get my hands on about breastfeeding, so this is a fun week for me. Also having been around the block a few times with it...

For the very first time as a mom, I went school shopping for my little one. He just turned three, and let’s just say, this whole preschool thing is very emotional. Every time we do something, even the tiniest...

I eat a mostly vegetarian diet. Yes, I am an "almost vegetarian" who occasionally eats meat. For the most part, only seafood makes it into my diet (I love my sushi!). I cook vegetarian meals at home and occasionally splurge...

Any mama can agree that grocery shopping CAN be a wee bit tough with tots in stow! I have been shopping at my favorite Fry's store for YEARS. It is big, easy to maneuver and comes with a great Starbucks...

  They say that as your children get older, you appreciate each and every stage in it's own unique way. Obviously, the newborn stage is glorious for the pure awe you have of that little creature that curls so perfectly...

Hi West Valley Moms! It is HOT out there, isn't it? I hope you're all finding ways to keep those kids busy and keep your family cool! If you're new around here West Valley Moms is on Instagram! Instagram is a fun and...

Summer is here!  Blistering hot summer… which means days of holing up inside, trying to keep kids entertained in ways that do not involve screens, and find ways to use up some energy when it’s just too roasting hot...

Some really disappointing news about the well-being of Arizona’s children came out this week. Our national ranking, which was among the lowest in the country already, dropped another spot from 46th to 47th place. The annual KidsCount Report ranks just...

Do you follow us on Pinterest? We have all sorts of fun ideas pinned; from kid's activities, to DIY home ideas, to recipes, to fashion. Come follow along. Click here to find out Pinterest page. And to make this post fun,...

Summer is here, which often means…vacation!  However, if you are the parent of several young children, you may have realized that vacation doesn’t necessarily mean a break.  Traveling with young children can be stressful and a lot of work. ...

Well Summer is officially here! The heat has reached egg frying temps (well it sure feels like it) and the local splash pads are CRAZY slammed with so many kids that it is hard to find a water spout...

I'll be 110% honest with you all....when I found out that my second baby had boy parts....I was kinda crushed. I know, most people dream of one boy and one girl and a happily ever after. But boy parts...

Hi West Valley Moms! Sum-Sum-Summertime! Are your kids out of school and already hitting the pools? That seems to be the trend on IG these days! If you're new around here West Valley Moms is on Instagram! Instagram is a fun and easy...

    Happy 1 year Anniversary to West Valley Moms Blog!  Thank you for reading and making this blog successful! We are looking forward to another great year! Here are the top blog posts from the past year: 1. Going Green-Citrus Infused Vinegar and Homemade Disinfecting...