Some of my favorite memories growing up took place splashing in pools and jumping ocean waves. We would swim and swim until our fingers were all pruny and we were exhausted but deliriously happy. It is one of the...
Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental illness in the US and affect 40 million adults.
I was an anxious child, an anxious young adult, and now I am an anxious mother. Or rather, I am a mother who focuses...
So you're done? That's it right?
When we found out we were having a boy, family as well as complete strangers basically put a "Closed" sign on my uterus. "Well there you go, you have one of each...The set is...
It was a typical day at the zoo. My kids were ‘chasing’ the sea otter by running back and forth along the sea otter’s tank, laughing hysterically. A young white woman walked over and her two little boys joined...
We will all go through the devastation of loss at some point. As moms, we often feel like we have to hold everyone together at times like these, and that often means pushing our own grief aside to care...
I'm not sure if I was just clueless when I had my first baby or maybe the mom-shame just wasn't a thing yet, but in 2010, I didn't feel the weight of the internet on my shoulders. In 2010,...
Ever since I became a mom it seems like I have been on the hunt for the perfect simple, comfy, and polished wardrobe staples. In short, the search has not been easy. It is hard to get away from...
On January 18th, we celebrated our 2nd annual Favorite Things Party for our team of contributors...and it was amazing!
We have 25 gals on our team {and they are gems} so we are always trying to spoil them, find ways...
My husband and I have two daughters. One is 14 and the other is 9 weeks old. The thing is, I only gave birth to one of them.
Yes, you read that right. I only gave birth to one, but...
How many times a day do you think of your mom? One? Ten? A million?
How many times a week do you talk to her? A few? Not at all?
Does she offer you advice on raising your kids? Drive you...
Especially to children. Words matter, especially to children. That quote keeps ringing through my head after hearing it during a recent interview between two very high profile women. Sticking my foot in my mouth is a given for me,...
We all have that friend who is totally anti-nursing and the friend who is a die hard breastfeeding advocate.
I happen to be a huge breastfeeding fan...no crazy sit-ins at the White House, but I definitely am pro-nursing. But not...
A past. We all have one. And unless you lead a very public life, most of your poor decisions and mistakes are quietly stowed away in the back of your mind...or better yet, have been forgotten altogether. On a...
Do you know a 3-8 year old who has Autism? Would you like to learn about something new in Autism Research?
The Blüm Study is a Phase 3 clinical research study for autism – it is enrolling across the United States!...
My husband and I have known each other for most of our lives: through the weirdness of elementary school, the awkwardness of middle school, and the horrible decisions of high school (seriously...what were we thinking?). We started dating in college...
Fun Holiday Activities to do with Kids in Orlando
The holidays are filled with so many activities! From school events to family fun, there is plenty to do. BUT if you find yourself...
