Let Go of the Mommy Guilt! By Amy Tate I experienced the pinnacle of “mommy guilt” when my first born was 12 weeks old and I flew off to Washington, D.C., loaded down with a breast pump under one arm and “What To Expect During the First Year” under the other. The trip was unbearable […]
A New “Boo!” Tradition + Hallmark Giveaway
We love Halloween. Our current Halloween traditions include: Making lots of pipe cleaner spiders; Charlie wearing his favorite shirt, which he thinks says, “I’m Alvin”; and, Driving three hours to Atlanta to celebrate Halloween with our besties, who do Halloween like nobody’s business. Every year, our friends do an elaborate haunted scene in their front […]
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The Baby Sucks: An Introduction to Breastfeeding
My friend, Heather Hopp-Bruce from The Baby Sucks (and other breastfeeding tips), created this awesome drawing about life with a breastfed two-week-old. Note the baby on the wall. And the hairy legs.
17 Ways Your Kids Can Be Kind and Give Back
The following is a guest post by mom of four and founder of A Spark of Kindness – Amber White. My husband and I decided long ago that making a concerted effort to raise our children to be loving, giving, and kind was extremely important to us. We started out small: Help the neighbor carry […]
Food Dye and Kids’ Behavior
All kids melt down sometimes, and mine are no exception. When my son was about 3 and a half, he started to have the occasional tantrum. I know that’s a normal part of development, but I didn’t realize other factors could be in the mix. You know how sometimes you see something, but you don’t […]
What I Wish I’d Known: Wisdom for Moms
Wisdom for Moms By Whitney Biggs My kids didn’t wear smocked dresses or monogramed items of any kind. I loved play dates with other mommies and consignment stores. I still think one glass of wine greatly enhances my parenting skills. (Because I know how short on time we all are, I just thought I’d let […]
Book-Writing By the Numbers
A lot goes into writing a book. So, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of the expected (and unexpected) quantifiable things that are part of the process. So here is book-writing by the numbers for my first book, Secrets of The Mommyhood. WHAT GOES INTO WRITING A BOOK: M&Ms: Hundreds Soda: Lots […]
What I Wish I’d Known: Motherhood Wisdom
Motherhood Wisdom By Elizabeth Rasberry Before I had my son, I had many dreams about being a mom. As a typical high-achieving, project-planning go-getter, the plans were on my terms. That’s what planners do – control the outcome, or at least attempt to control the outcome. In my plan, I would be a mother by […]
4 Observations and 1 Tip from Jury Duty Orientation
I wanted to go down to UT this morning where they are filming the TODAY Show’s 4th hour with Hoda and Kathie Lee. I was planning to take a big poster of the cover of my book. But, alas, I realized last night that the jury summons I recently received includes a mandatory orientation today. […]
Halloween Treat Bag Idea!
Check out these cute bat bags my friend, Victoria made for her son’s class party. Not only are they adorable – they are easy! [pinit] Supplies: Black lunch bags Green construction paper Glue Googly eyes Halloween-themed ribbon Hole punch (for ribbon closure) the template for the bat wing can be found on Parents.com Parents.com also […]
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- “Sweetheart, please don't throw yogurt at kitty.” Like saying this would actually STOP her... - Anissa, Chicago, IL
- "Get your fingers out of your nose and START EATING!" -Me, Knoxville, TN
- “We don’t tie up our friends – even if they’re part of the game.” - Jackie, St. Louis, MO
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– Sydney (3) Maryville, TN
- My husband has my babies all by himself this week. When I was leaving town today, I asked Walker if he thought they would be ok . He said, "Of course, Mama. You left us food and I have a light saber."
-- Walker (5) Tupelo, MS
- "You are really annoying, and it is NOT opposite day."
-- Bryce (6) to Reed (8) Eagain, MN
- "Mom: Do you think you can be good at school the rest of the week – it’s only two more days…
Son: I’m not sure… “I can’t tell the future and I don’t have a working time machine.”
– Ethan (6) Milwaukee, MI