Babies

I had a mix of emotions when thinking about my return to work after a lovely 12 weeks of maternity leave. I was excited to get back to my job but also dreaded leaving my little one in the...

In June, my husband, 9-month-old daughter, and I took a trip to Minnesota for my grandmother’s memorial service; 1200 miles there and back, about 20 hours each way. We knew about the trip well in advance and took to...

Becoming a mom literally changes your life forever and is both wonderfully amazing and challenging. Motherhood is all-consuming—especially those first years—and it is easy for you, as an individual, to get lost. As moms, we take raising children seriously, but...

Medical Disclaimer: The content provided in this post is for informational and educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with other healthcare professionals.  If you have questions about starting solid foods for your infant,...

I’m sure some of you know that all too familiar moment when you sit in the rocking chair holding your baby and tears just start coming—all of those emotions we carry day to day and month to month pouring out. As...

It will pass. I’m in the thick of it, like you. Two boys—4 and 18 months—and it often feels like I’m in survival mode. And so it's no surprise I found myself crying as I watched a video about motherhood...

Have you ever scrolled through social media to find the ever-so-perfectly-posed picture? Flawless skin, immaculate home, cute matching outfits with the kiddos, Starbucks in hand… Sometimes I tell myself “I will never have my life together like that…” as I...

Our son was one year old the first time we traveled back to South Africa to visit family. After that trip, my husband and I agreed that we would only return to SA again when he was (at least)...

Dear Firstborn: It’s hard for me too. We brought your little brother home from the hospital today. I have hopes of you two being best friends. I know you will be a wonderful big brother. But on this first day...

Becoming a mom and experiencing some of my first anxieties about motherhood made me realize I care an awful lot about poop. Never in my life did I think I would care about poop, but here I am, four...