I remember well the conversation I had with a friend whose daughter was about a year and a half older than my first child. My daughter was a toddler in diapers at the time, and I couldn’t wait for her to be potty trained. My friend said something casually about potty training her daughter at…
Soaking It In
I had plans to get some work done today. I had a blog post scheduled to be written. But I spent the day soaking in the sun, the warmth, the blossoms. I might not have been productive. I might have spent a little too long at the park with the kids. But it was time…
Mood Swings and Handfuls of Poop: The Similarities of Parenting Toddlers and Teens
While my kids enjoy a random day off school today and I enjoy having all 5 of my kids home (bwahahaha!), my wonderful bloggy friend Kristi from Live and Love Out Loud is stepping in to keep you guys entertained. Kristi, take it away! ~Lolli Last fall, Lolli shared her momtastic wisdom on…
Finding Balance and Being Present
One of the hardest things about making the transition from dedicated-stay-at-home mom of young children to a work-at-home mom of older kids was finding a balance between getting my work done and giving my kids (and my house) the attention that they deserve. It is a constant concern for me, and one of those issues…
Caring for a New Baby – Challenges and Tips
Taking care of an infant is a tough job. No parenting book can prepare a new mom for the challenges OR the incredible, deep love that they feel for their newborn baby. Mothers-to-be spend months preparing for the arrival of their little one, and then find, as they hold their new baby in the hospital,…
Having a Baby – When is the Best Time to Start a Family?
I was 20 (and a half!) when I got married. CandyMan and I knew before we got married that we didn’t want to wait long before we had kids. A big family was our goal and we figured there wasn’t any reason to wait. Eleven months into our marriage, when my birth control pill ran…
When Grandma Visits – A Top 10
My mom is heading back home tomorrow. As tired as I am from everything we’ve done together this past week, I am going to miss her like crazy when I drop her off at the airport in the morning. I really wish I could convince her to move in (though I really suspect she would…
PASS from American Express: Prepaid Card for Teens
Here’s a question for all of your parents of teens and tweens: How often do you get cash out of the ATM for your use only to find it gone before you had a chance to spend it? It’s definitely happened to me dozens of times. Every time I turn around, KitKat needs some money…
Parenting Tips are Better in Bulk
I have learned a thing or two during the last 14+ years as a parent. I’ve been through breast and bottle feeding, dealing with picky eaters, potty training, preparing for school, entering the teen years….and I continue to have experiences every day that add to my storehouse of knowledge. But I don’t know everything. I…
How to Create a Love List With Your Kids
I am sitting at my desk. I am trying to start a post inspired by a fantastic conference call I was on tonight with Dr. Karen Reivich and my fellow faculty moms with the Fishful Thinking program. For an hour we shared and discussed how our families give and receive love. It’s just before 9:30…
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