Mom's Timeout

Worried that those Christmas cookies might go straight to your thighs? Don’t be! In fact, grab a few more cookies, because you’re going to love this! Scientists now believe that women with bigger butts have smarter kids. So eat up Mama and be proud of that backside, you’re raising a future genius after all. Don’t […]

Before the invention of formula, there were awesome women called wet nurses that nursed other people’s babies.  Sometimes these women did it because they saw a child in need, sometimes they were paid and other times not.  I think wet nursing is truly amazing and selfless. Today, when moms are in need, other moms often […]

Are you a clean-freak, germ-phobic, safety-first mama? Or are you the dirt can’t hurt, they’ll only do that once, hey watch this kind of mom? Most of us are somewhere in between, but we’ve all got that one friend… If you’re not sure where you fit in, you have to check out the hilarious video […]

Before we had kids, I periodically told my husband “I don’t need you, but I do want you by my side.” When I was pregnant with our first child, I realized that’s just not true at all. It was during that difficult time in my life (it was a very difficult pregnancy) that I recognized […]

Potty training my son was difficult. It was probably one of the most difficult things I’ve had to teach him.  I tried so many things before it finally clicked.  Once he learned, I was so relieved I could have done the potty happy dance all day long! I never imagined that there would be moments […]

I’m somewhere between an introvert and an extrovert, but I definitely lean more towards introvert.  I find it hard to make conversation with strangers. Familiar situations and people are much more comfortable for me. But when you have kids, you suddenly get thrust into some situations with perfect strangers and, in the best interest of […]

There are days where I become frustrated with my own lack of productivity. I feel that I haven’t measured up to the high standards I set for myself, my own expectations. You see, I feel that it has been a good day if my house is clean, my kids are behaving, and home-cooked meals are […]

Cervical cancer is commonly caused by HPV (human papillomavirus) and many women contract HPV without even knowing.  HPV is highly contagious and affects both women and men. If it’s not detected early, cervical cancer can be difficult to tread and even deadly.  So what should you watch out for if you think you might be […]

I have a toddler boy at home.  He’s amazing! I love watching him learn and grow. He is so brave, smart, witty, and full of imagination!  He isn’t afraid of anything, he has a great sense of humor, and he gives the best hugs! Sometimes he is maddening. He can be stubborn to the point […]

My daughter cries a lot. She’s two months old and she cries all the time! I have lost count of the number of times we have been to the doctor.  All they can tell me is colic and reflux. Most of the advice we receive isn’t helpful at all, but we have found a few […]

There are some things that my son needs to know, things I can’t teach him.  Whenever one of these little gems comes up, I tag in my husband. Sometimes a boy just needs to learn from a man. Like that time he needed to learn how to aim when using the bathroom… not my forte. […]

  Please feel free to send a pile of endless and useless worksheets and projects that mom and dad are going to end up having to help with home with my child every day said no parent ever. For real. I’m fairly certain homework is unnecessary for young kids. I’m also fairly certain the point isn’t to make […]

It’s the night before your husband’s company holiday party.  You try on your loyal little black dress and realize it’s a little snug in the middle. Before your self esteem sinks and you start thinking about rushing to the mall for a new dress, you find yourself contemplating a diet. Suddenly you’re wondering if there’s […]

I tell all my friends that the first year with a new baby is the hardest on your marriage.  There are so many things you don’t realize you’ll fight about, stuff you don’t even know you care about or should care about before you have a kid.  The adjustment can be a really tough and […]

This Christmas take a break from all the holiday madness. Take a moment to kiss your husband under the mistletoe. Take a minute or two to catch snowflakes on your tongue.  Take the time to drink hot cocoa or read The Night Before Christmas to your kids as they snuggle in their beds. This Christmas there […]

When you have kids, the holidays become magical again!  You get to see Christmas through their little eyes and it brings back all the wonder and awesomeness for parents. This year, my oldest is three and we have a new baby. I’m so excited to have her first Christmas! I’m also really excited to celebrate […]

My children, my husband, and I are blessed to have both sets of parents here in town, actively involved in being grandparents.  As our parents enjoy moments with our children, they often say things like “I remember when…” Our parents are empty nesters these days and they alternate between missing boisterous homes with children and […]

I’m new to parenting a daughter. I always thought I wanted a daughter, but as soon as I saw her ultrasound… I got scared. I was terrified. Truth is, I don’t know anything about raising a girl and I’m totally winging it. Yes, I know I was once a girl myself and I turned out […]

Lately, I haven’t felt like the fun mom. It’s been like an episode of Survivor at my house, and I’m pretty sure I was getting voted off the island next.  All my frustration and the extra yelling convinced my kids that our alliance was totally broken. Luckily for me, I caught myself just in time and […]

I knew from the moment I found out I was pregnant that it was a boy. Don’t ask me how. It was just one of those things. And lo and behold, I was right. Nine months later, I was blessed with the little guy and all of his boy magnificence. And you know what? I […]