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)...
Every state requires that infants and children ride buckled up. Using a car seat correctly can help prevent injuries to your infant. The biggest mistake new parents make is keeping the new car seat in the box. Some new...
Listen, I am not great at limiting screen time in my house! Some days the TV stays on all day, even if we aren't actively watching. It goes on when I shower, cook a meal, or do a chore...
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...
You read that title right: babes and ‘bawk bawks’. I’m well aware that’s not what a chicken is called, but you celebrate every little win your kid has when language develops!
If you’ve read my bio, you’ll know that we...
You did it again. You let your house get messy. You had a busy weekend and things got out of control. You don’t regret the quality family time but now you feel like you’re drowning in housework and are...
Studying developmental milestones and observing them in children was something I focused on while completing my degree. I remember going on home visits and observing if children were within the normal range for development, and I loved asking the...
One of the things I find most frustrating while raising my daughter is the expectation that kids need to give hugs to people they know.
"Your cousin is leaving, give him a hug!"
"Oh, look, it’s grandma! Give her a hug!"
It’s...
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...
This is just a season
Whether it’s a tough phase of life or a beautiful one, there will be a time in the near future when things are different. There are good times and trying times to come—both of which...
In + Around East Idaho
Befriend the Bats
My family had the chance to do Bat Night at the zoo in Idaho Falls this year, something that we had been looking forward...
