Perspectives In Parenting

Yes, I know, it's hard to believe that I could ever say anything dingbatty - yep made that word up too. However, before becoming a mom I actually said quite a few things about motherhood that I'm now completely...

When I was pregnant with my first born, I did what most soon-to-be moms did, I read up on what to expect with having a baby. The section I did skip over was the type of deliveries you can...

It's wintertime, and that means cold and flu season is upon us. Ordinarily, when I get sick I'll take a natural cough syrup and drink lots of herbal tea. If it's a really nasty bug that won't go away after...

An open letter to all the moms who silently grieve: Dear those of you silently hurting, Years ago there was a campaign in the mental health profession to help the “Silent Grievers”, at the time this referred to children.  The campaign...

  I have a confession to make - I love gifts.  In fact, I love gifts so much that when someone gets me a gift that doesn't make any sense I actually feel offended.  Now, before you stop reading and...

My husband and I dated for three years before we got engaged. I remember how dating him was so much fun. I planned every weekend with something new to do. We went to the aquarium, museum, wine tasting and...

Marriage takes time and commitment. How do you keep your marriage alive and thriving when time is an issue? Whether you are in the stage of little ones or older children, having your marriage focused only on your children will...

I have a love-hate relationship with formula. This month my daughter turned 1. It was an especially reflective and emotional moment in motherhood for me. As cliche as it sounds, I simply couldn't comprehend how quickly a year went by. ...

Friday, January 8, 2016: the day we took my almost 4-year-old to Disneyland. It was the longest day of my life. Okay, okay. I won’t get all dramatic, because it was pretty fantastic, but… the day got off to a less-than-stellar...

I have to say that one of my favorite shows was "Kids Say the Darndest Things."  I loved that show even before I had children.  And now that I do it's completely accurate.  Kids truly do say the most...

When the tragic San Bernadino shootings occurred in December, though I had already spent the previous few weeks mourning for the victims in Paris, Beirut, and Colorado Springs, this particular event truly struck me to the core. San Bernadino County...

I must preface this by saying I am in love with my husband and I am also in love with my little baby boy.  There is a lot of love for both.  Lots.  Just. I. Love. Them.  {Okay so...

I'm walking down the hallway of my high school, attempting to navigate the crowd when an extremely tall girl pats me on the head like a puppy.  I realize I am pretty short, 5'2" isn't exactly the size of...

As I lay on my bed and stare at my wedding pictures hanging on the wall, I feel as if I’m looking at a stranger’s photos. It seems like a lifetime away that my husband and I were that...