blog
-
Does your little one burst into tears the moment you walk away? Don’t worry, this is perfectly normal and you’re not alone. It’s called separation anxiety and it’s a tough phase for both parents and babies. Let’s look at when it typically happens, why…
-
Let’s face it — juggling house work and a baby can sometimes feel like mission impossible. Babies need constant care and attention and that need doesn’t magically disappear when the dishes pile up or the laundry needs to be done. Add in older siblings…
-
You will commonly hear that welcoming a new baby is a beautiful experience. Labor and delivery aside, this is a true statement but it’s also the most challenging experience a women will ever have. Doesn’t matter if it’s her first child or third, every…
-
Time for another batch of unforgettable calls. From unexpected house cleaners to “fake” phone calls, let’s break down these Call Log Diaries.
-
Every day, dispatchers receive a wide range of calls—some urgent, some heartbreaking, and others that just leave you scratching your head or stifling a laugh. Here are a few highlights from this week’s call logs that dance the line of concerned or just plain…
-
Does it ever feel like life has a twisted sense of humor? For me, it loves to throw me ridiculous situations in sets of three. No joke, this week alone has been a whole mood. First, I was out with the kids on their…
-
Today, I spent hours rearranging my closet, bedroom and living room. It wasn’t because they weren’t functional-each space served their purposes just fine. But I wanted them to be more organized, visually appealing and have a better flow to them. The process was exhausting…
-
When I was younger and thinking of the day I would have children of my own, I always imagined having a boy first and then a girl. I pictured a big brother as a protector, someone who would always look out for his little…
-
One of the best parts of living in a small town is the balance of ridiculous to reasonable. Nowhere is this balance more openly apparent than in the local call logs. Here you’ll find everything from genuinely concerning incidents to head-scratchers that leave you…
-
I sometimes think about whether my husband and I would have become a couple if the mental health movement had begun ten years earlier. Both of us carry relationship trauma, which is ultimately the very thing that reconnected us after high school. We entered…
-
Anyone who has spent even a minute with kids knows one universal truth: once they start talking, they never stop. The constant stream of chatter and noise becomes so much that you either learn to tune it out or risk turning into Jack Nicholson…
-
Sundays often feel like slow days for me, as if my body is instinctively going into a mini hibernation in preparation for the early morning routine that awaits with the start of the school week. To combat the snail-like pace of the day, I…
-
Tonight, my daughter was incredibly colicky and it felt nearly impossible to get her to settle down. I’m pretty sure that at one point or another, all parties involved had a good cry. This is a tough situation that many new parents can relate…
-
Today marks another trip around the sun for me. Making it a whooping 29 in total now. While this year’s birthday may not have been filled with extravagant celebrations or fun parties, it was still pretty great. I spent the day in blissfully snuggling…
-
Welcoming a new baby into your family is an exciting yet sometimes overwhelming experience. As a new parent, you’ll quickly learn that babies require a variety of clothing staples to keep them comfortable and cozy. Among the many items you’ll need, certain wardrobe essentials…
-
We all have those lazy days when motivation seems to take a vacation, leaving us feeling sluggish and unproductive. Whether it’s a rainy afternoon or a weekend spent lounging on the couch, it’s important to recognize that it’s perfectly okay to indulge in some…
-
I love an organized space. The feeling of wanting something and knowing exactly where to find it is something that is just……the best. But I wasn’t always little Mrs. Tidy. In fact, things weren’t this way for me until I had kids then I…
-
As the holiday season fades and the new year begins, many of us start to think about New Year’s resolutions. It’s a tradition that comes with promise, a chance for a fresh start, and the hope of self-improvement. However, I’ve come to realize that…
-
Ah, the day after Christmas. There’s something magical about this day—like the world collectively exhales after the whirlwind of holiday festivities. In our house, it’s a time for lounging in pajamas, sipping coffee (or reheating it for the third time), and reveling in the…
-
It’s close to the hour of 2 AM as I write this and my eyelids grow increasingly more heavy by the second. Since the kids have drifted off to dreamland my husband and I have been getting everything in order for Christmas morning. How…
You must be logged in to post a comment.