Beauty & Strength "It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength." -Maya Angelou If you want to find a great quote, look to Maya, she's got thousands of them; meaningful, poignant and significant for...
How to: Find the perfect stroller One of the most important purchases you will make for your baby is the stroller. Babies spend lots of time in their stroller, so it is important to either transition your stroller or find one that is transitional from birth...
5 reasons why being a Mom is the best job on Earth It's easy to sometimes take things for granted. Life moves super fast and we're all pretty busy, especially if you happen to be a Mom. You've heard the saying, "take time to smell the...
Dear Pre-kiddie Self, I'm sure that having a family someday has probably crossed your mind on occasion. After all, it's kind of what most people do, and you think...
Family Meal Time I grew up in a family that ate meals together most days of the week, but for sure we ate together every Sunday for dinner. It was a family tradition that both sides of my family maintained for generations. My Mom's family ate...
Breastfeeding 101: Myth vs. Fact Feeding your baby is a given, but what to feed your baby, is a choice. We live in a part of the world where we have access to formula, in a multitude of varieties. If you think formula is an option...
When things don't go as planned I'll be honest, I'm not a huge country music fan but the likes of Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and Lady Antebellum have made country music much more mainstream in my opinion. There's a fairly old country song by singer, Garth...
I know sometimes parents can be a little over the top, but come on, how many times does your child turn one? Once. Even though they won't remember it, and honestly, they don't care, the first birthday in many cultures is one of the most...
Stress-free infant travel Travelling for many people is stressful; add an infant or toddler in the picture and it's enough to make even the most seasoned parent anxious. There is always so much to organize and remember. How many times have you forgotten to pack the...
Zika and Maternal Health Microcephaly, a word most of us, up until a few weeks ago had never heard of before. A seemingly un-common and rare condition caused by the Zika virus has created a panic in the Americas, especially for women who are pregnant or...