Finding Joy In The Journey
How We Helped Our Son Overcome His Intense Fear Of Haircuts I had never seen my son so upset. I’m no psychologist, but I believe they call it fight or flight response. This was not just a normal ‘I don’t like this’ type of reaction, this was sheer panic, heart pounding, a massive meltdown. Could … Read more
What Do You Say To Someone Going Through IVF? If you have a friend going through IVF, of course you want to be caring, supportive, and respectful. You really want to send her a good luck message on the big day of her transfer, test, or procedure right? But maybe you’re just not sure what … Read more
Last night, when I was tucking in my 4-year-old, he wrapped his little arms around my neck, smushed his head next to mine, and told me I was “cool”. It was a simple, small moment in life but it will be one of those memories that stick in my mind forever. All moms need to … Read more
Looking for the best books to teach your young kids about feelings and emotions? Picture and storybooks about emotions and feelings are an excellent way for kids to learn and understand what different emotions are and how to deal with them. Begin reading these books to your child even when they are an infant and … Read more
When our son was 2, he decided that napping wasn’t all it was cracked up to be and decided to go on a 2-year-old nap strike. We knew he would be miserable without his afternoon nap but weren’t sure how to handle it. Thankfully, after doing some research, we discovered that it wasn’t necessarily permanent. … Read more
How To Get A Natural ‘No Makeup’ Makeup Look Over 40 In This Article: (If you are more of a visual learner, scroll down to check out my favorite Beauty Influencers Over 40 on YouTube) Some of my blog posts may contain affiliate links, from which I may receive a small commission at no additional … Read more
(Or Maybe Even Your Whole House!!) It’s true, one of the best ways to get a good night’s sleep is to have a fresh-smelling clean room but some days, it is just hard to get motivated! You may look at your messy bedroom (or your kid’s room) and think, UGH, I’m just not feeling it. … Read more
Get Your Glow On With One of These Homemade Anti-Aging Face Packs! Life can be hard on our skin, especially those bits that are exposed a little more than we’d like. Face and hands to be specific. Especially if you live in a colder climate, winter weather can wreak havoc on your face. But, of … Read more
Late Talkers & How To Help Your Toddler With Speech Therapy At Home Guest Post by Sasha Correia M.S. CCC-SLP It’s the most rewarding thing as a parent to hear those long-awaited words when your child first talks. And, sometimes it’s not what we expect! I read an article in Parents magazine about the funniest … Read more
Blend Lavender And Frankincense Essential Oil For A Simply Amazing DIY Face Serum When it comes to DIY skin serums, you can concoct something as simple or as complex as you’d like. But if you’re not sure where to begin, a basic lavender and frankincense blend is a great place to start for more youthful, … Read more