Motherhood

It seems a little superficial and silly, but I always used to get a little anxious when I took my daughters to the pediatrician. I guess I felt it was the most concrete way to gauge my mothering abilities....

Having two little boys at home, we were shocked to find out we were going to have a little girl! We had already picked out her name years ago, before we were even married. So it was no question...

As the mom of four very active little people, I often find that our days are full of places to be and things to do. This is probably the reason I have calendars and schedules taped up all over...

This isn’t an advice piece, nor am I seeking any. This is more of a, “I need to know I am not alone” type of piece. So, moms of the toddler tsunami, a.k.a., the toddler tantrum, are you out...

When you think about the whole experience of motherhood, what comes to mind? From your baby's first cry, to your baby's baby's first cry, that long stretch of life that passes in the blink of an eye is an...

New parents these days are bombarded with information about raising children. From bottles to breasts, cribs to co-sleeping, and organic homegrown to processed store-bought, the choices and guidelines are endless. My husband and I have two small children and...

25 years ago this fall, I was sexually assaulted on campus during my first semester of college. I waited nearly 20 years to talk about it, and when I was ready, I called my mom. This is our story. Daughter I...

I love children’s books. Discovering that has been one of the fun, unexpected pleasures of being a mom for me. I had no idea how much I would enjoy books for the under-five set. But, even if they’re good...

10:00 p.m. The last of the kiddos is in bed. I've got Netflix turned on and my computer in my lap...ready to do some work. 10:10 p.m. "Waaaaah!" Baby is awake. 11:00 p.m. Baby's been fed and rocked. I...

I have a three-year-old daughter and am expecting baby number two in December. We waited until about week eleven or twelve to tell her that she was going to be a big sister soon because we figured once she...