[ad_1] Remember that first time you found out you were going to be a parent? The excitement, the nerves, the endless lists of things you thought you needed? Well, buckle up, because round two is a whole new ball game! As someone who’s been there, done that, and got the spit-up stained t-shirt, I’m here […]

[ad_1] In the world of mom guilt, screens are a powerful adversary. We struggle to find balance between embracing technology’s conveniences (like its eerie power to stop children from whining), and protecting our kids from less desirable consequences (like screen addiction or mental health issues). Now, a new study has found that how parents are […]

[ad_1] The news is in – you’re expecting again! Your heart’s racing with excitement, but there’s also a flutter of nervousness in your stomach. How will you manage two little ones? Will your firstborn feel left out? Can you really do this? Take a deep breath. You’ve got this, and I’m here to help you […]

[ad_1] For months leading up to my fortieth birthday, I found myself flooded with feelings of sadness and stress around the big milestone. I’m not sure whether it was the newly noticed facial wrinkles or the realization that life is moving quickly — and I am suddenly moving into a new phase with older kids […]

[ad_1] It makes perfect sense that the first time I had a charcuterie board I was at a wine tasting in Monterey, California. After all they are an elegant, hip, posh appetizer completely perfect for pairing with wines. A charcuterie board is a lovely selection of tasty finger foods that is curated onto one cutting […]

[ad_1] There’s a reason why people say that the west coast is the best coast! In a single day, you can swim at the beach and climb a snowcapped mountain. From California theme park staples to dreamy coastal towns in Washington, families have so much to choose from when it comes to kid-friendly places to […]

[ad_1] Before we had the term ‘invisible labor,’ I carried the ambiguous sense of it. An awareness that the whole responsibility of motherhood is more exhausting than the sum of its tasks. Once we could name it, it felt like everyone was talking about the extra effort of anticipation, planning, execution, and management that go […]

[ad_1] Despite its nickname of the Most Magical Place on Earth, Disney World can sometimes be anything but. It’s hot, crowded, and often involves lots of long lines to get onto rides and attractions. In 2021, Disney introduced a new way you could skip those long lines with the introduction of Lightning Lanes — effectively replacing […]

[ad_1] Hop on any parenting board or join any parents’ group on Facebook, and at least once a week, you’ll see the same dilemma: someone needs help finding the perfect middle name for their little one. And if you’ve already picked Noah for your babe, you’re probably one of those parents. Because the name itself […]

[ad_1] Have you ever dreamed of hugging a big green ogre? How about learning martial arts from a certified kung fu master who also happens to be an oversized panda? Well then, you’re in luck. Universal Orlando Resort is continuing to up the ante of offerings for guests of all ages. So much so that […]