Stay-at-Home Mom Life

3 Important Parenting Lessons that Child Development Books Didn’t Teach Me (but my kids did)

{After 10 years of parenting, I've begun to consider what my child has taught me about child development (and life). A few child development …

{The first day of kindergarten is a big day for kids and parents. While this new independence may make you feel less needed, there are many …

{Focusing on 3 aspects of my stay-at-home mom routine have made all the difference in making daily life more engaging for me and my …

At my moms' group last year, somehow the topic of "unwanted" parenting advice came up in discussion. I was shocked to hear so many other …

{Losing your temper with your toddler is not something most of us would hold up as our best parenting moment, but it happens. Research …

We all know the benefits of breastfeeding so many of us have endured struggles, pain, shame, and eventually pushed ourselves beyond our …

Feeling the mid-week slump? How about a (possibly) controversial topic to spice things up? Seriously, I wrote this post awhile back but …

{I may have a Ph.D. in Human Development, but the best child development lessons I've learned in child development have been by being a …

{A big trip with high expectations can turn out to be not so kid-friendly. A few Disney vacation tips for exploring with young kids} You …