You only hope that as you grow older, you also grow wiser. Some of us look back at our youth and think, “Huh…my (enter parent of choice) actually did know what they were talking about”. Once you have a child of your own, you realize the significance of what your mom and dad taught you growing up. You see things in a new light and understand why they made certain decisions or how tough it was to raise a {Read More}
8 Moments Every Parent Needs PATIENCE
January 15, 2015 by
Terms like “Wedded Bliss” should not exist…because we all know that marriage is never pure joy 100% of the time. Heck, you’re one of the lucky ones if you’re batting 500 consistently. No matter how wonderful your spouse is, it takes an incredible amount of patience to create and sustain a happy home. The same can be said for parenting. While it definitely comes with a lot of GOOD, it certainly requires sacrifice and hard work. Similar to marriage, parenting {Read More}
5 parts of raising kids that are a blessing & a curse
October 28, 2014 by
Yes, I love my son…..without question. But, raising a kid is HARD WORK! Whether you are a parent to one, two, three…heck, 19 children, you are bound to experience times of pure joy and complete madness. Not all of this parenting gig is sunshine and flowers. Sometimes it is, but other times you’re pulling out your hair. Let’s face it, there are certain aspects of raising kids that can be both a blessing AND a curse… 1. MILESTONES {Read More}
10 ways having a toddler is like owning a dog
October 7, 2014 by
Owning a dog is a great way to help prepare you for raising kids, or vice versa. Whichever comes first, one will help you get ready for the other. Here are just some of the similarities between having a toddler & owning a dog: 1. Giving praise…. You gotta love those proud mama moments . It’s hard to contain your excitement when your little one does something noteworthy and exciting. But for some reason, when it comes to toddlerhood, your child’s {Read More}
5 pieces of advice every parent should follow
October 3, 2014 by
Part of the territory that comes with being a parent is receiving loads and loads of advice. People are often willing to share their opinion on a matter, even when you didn’t ask for it. We’ve just got to get used to hearing advice from those around us, as it’s an inevitable part of joining the parenthood club. As a first time parent, you instantly become overwhelmed with a laundry list of things you should or shouldn’t be doing. {Read More}
