The other day, I asked my kids to unload the dishwasher. They must have been trying to be extra good, because when I came back into the kitchen it was empty. Totally, 100% empty. And there was nothing on the counter. Nothing on the floor. I’d already put away the things that live in a high…
In a busy family, it can be really hard to keep track of what’s happening. Just this week, my husband was traveling for work, my older daughter had soccer and both kids went to Taekwondo. I had a movie night with friends and we had a long weekend trip planned. That’s pretty typical! Things get…
Bedtime is a really hard part of the day. Right? You’re all at the end of your rope. Your kids have no restraint left. Listening ears have left the building. It happens exactly when your patience has reached zero. You’ve spent it all on getting out the door on time, dealing with work issues and pulling dinner…
Pregnancy shrinks your brain. Let that sink in. Yes, it’s actual science that a woman’s brain shrinks during pregnancy, and stays that way for at least two years after giving birth. Sleep deprivation, a given for most new parents, also makes it harder to learn and remember. With all that happening, it’s no wonder that –…
In our house, the kids pick out their own clothes. I don’t really care if everything matches. Our only requirement is that they aren’t wearing sweatpants in July or a sundress in January. To help them out, I make sure that the only clothes in their closets and dressers are seasonally appropriate. If you’re like…