Mom's Timeout

I don’t have Irish twins. I’m grateful that my babies are nearly three years apart. Some days, three years seems like a pretty wide chasm. Other days, I’m kicking myself for not waiting until our oldest was at least 4 to get pregnant. Two babies at the same time is an emotional roller coaster that […]

I’m not sure who’s more demanding… A three-year-old or your boss? Any thoughts on that one? I honestly don’t have a clue. Realistically, probably not my boss, but the little guy isn’t quite 3 yet, so time will tell. I can definitely say one thing. Three-year-olds wear me out. Not necessarily in a bad way, […]

I’m willing to bet there are times you feel like you should do something, but you have no idea what to do. It’s hard to know exactly what would mean the most… What would be the most help? I’ve said it a few times myself. What can I do? How can I make a difference? […]

Do you sometimes feel as if your marriage takes a back seat after having kids, especially when one or both partners work full-time? I know it can be hard to find the time to reconnect with your husband, but it’s oh-so-important to look out for number one. Sure, you have a never-ending to-do list and […]

Head lice is one of those things that I’m sure every parent could live without. We’ve been blessed enough not to have to deal with it yet, but I’ve heard it’s a nightmare. Buying the treatment, missing school and/or work, and the inevitable hours spent nit-picking. From what this article is saying, the AAP revised […]

You know, we joke around about toddlers being like teenagers. I’m sure everyone’s heard the expression “threenager,” but is the reverse true as well? Do teenagers act a lot like toddlers? Toddlers do their very best to act “all grown up” long before they should. And then there are teenagers… They seem to (at least […]

I love my husband even when he’s being hard to live with and really getting under my skin. I love him when he makes mistakes. I love him when he stubbornly refuses to change his argument even after he has figured out he’s wrong. I love him all the time. But, I really love all […]

There’s a common misconception that the food you eat passes directly to your baby when you are nursing. While it is true that the nutrients in the taco I had for dinner helped make the milk I nursed my daughter with, its a little more complicated than that. So, its not accurate to say that […]

I’m a stay at home mom, but I was once a working mama. Both roles can be difficult and challenging in their own way. Working moms face unique challenges, and I certainly don’t miss that part of the role! Working moms often have to balance all the things stay at home moms tackle and a […]

Do you share photos of your children on social media? It’s common practice these days to post snapshots of your kids. Facebook and other social media sites are quickly becoming virtual scrapbooks for modern families. Some even use social media to stay connected to long-distance family. But what if you weren’t allowed to share what […]

When your kids come home with a stomach bug -it’s absolutely the worst! They start off the with the fever and feeling so uncomfortable. And then that horrible stomach ache creeps in and you feel so bad that you can’t take their pain away. Then…the dreadful diarrhea and vomiting kicks in…Not only is your little […]

We are outgrowing our home. We are running out of square footage. I’m not sure how I would add all the storage we need. Besides, we only have one bathroom and that won’t work for very much longer. We will probably have to buy a new home. But, as we come to the conclusion that […]

You know, being female and having other interests is, for the most part, socially-acceptable. Being male? Yea, not so much. I was and still am incredibly uncoordinated. And not at all athletic. Not surprisingly, I spent my high school years reading and writing and making art. Yep, that’s me. I never played sports and I […]

Do you ever wonder how some couples seem to have the perfect marriage? Or, for that matter, how they stay together and happy for what seems like forever? I know none of us get married expecting to end up divorced, but unfortunately it happens all too often. Why is that? And what can we do […]

No more making your kid’s valentine’s cards or gifts all by yourself after they go to sleep! These 5 Valentines ideas are the perfect project to get your kids involved in making them themselves! It turns a mundane task into an awesome art project with the kids! And makes the gifts much more personalized and […]

After agreeing to be a surrogate mother and becoming pregnant with triplets, this California woman is horrified that the father of the children wants her to undergo an abortion procedure to reduce the number of babies she is carrying. To fight the abortion, she’s taking him to court. Get the details on the next page:

Oh, the joys of little boys! My son keeps me on my toes. He might be a hand full, but he fills my heart more than I can say.  There’s nothing quite like the bond between a mom and her son. Still, there are some things you’ve got to worry about with boys that you’ll […]

I think there’s a fine line to be walked between the Tiger moms and the Gentle parents.  There’s a place between the consequences/life lessons and the coddling/hand-holding.  I’m trying to carefully walk that line every day. It’s not always easy to know when to be firm and when to give in. It’s something I struggle […]

This adorable little girl knows the exact reason why she should NOT be called a princess… and it’s not what you think it is. It’s not because her father is not a King or her mother is not a queen. Oh no, it’s something much more reasonable to a 4 year old. And if she […]

Whether you believe in weaning them off the boob or cutting them off altogether, this UK mom may have gone too far. She is definitely letting her child choose when they want to stop breastfeeding, but 6 years old??? That’s ridiculous… When will the daughter finally decide she’s ready to stop? When her friends at […]