Parenting Wisdom

Nope, this is not one of the thousands of "perfect Dear Birthmother" letters that's out there. No, this is the letter after your adopted son or daughter has been placed in your arms and you've agreed to update the...

Today marks World Maternal Mental Health Day. Started in 2016, World Maternal Mental Health day was started by an international team of clinicians, researchers, advocates, and survivors of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS) to bring much-needed attention to...

There is nothing I enjoy more than cooking for my little one! I have always had a passion for healthy cooking. I love experimenting in the kitchen and trying new recipes especially now that Adrian is 15 months old....

In case you haven’t seen the Tweets, the Facebook posts or the emails -- It’s Screen-Free Week (April 29-May 30). No, screens are not the devil, and this post is not meant to preach. As a mom, I know as...

The other day a good friend asked me, “What is it like to be an autism mom?”  My answer was simple, “It’s like being a mom.” Just like most moms, I worry about my child, every day. I ask...

This week is national infertility awareness week, a week dedicated to raising awareness, challenging stigmas, and providing support to the millions of families impacted by infertility. Current estimates suggest around 1 in 8 and families in the United States...

As someone who has eliminated many of the toxic chemicals I use in my daily life, one of my passions is to help others do the same. One of the most common questions from members in my Educational Facebook...

In January 2019, my family spent five days and five nights in Disney World (plus one night and one day in Universal Studios Orlando). Planning a Disney World vacation can seem like a full time job so I wanted...

I get asked a lot about how people can help support foster parents. And I love that question because I truly believe that more people would foster if they knew they had a strong support system around them. Being...

Many of us in the DC area are from somewhere else in the USA. Most of the time this is not a problem. However, when parents cannot live by themselves anymore or need more assistance, it may be a...

There are many articles on the importance of friendships with fellow moms. These friendships are special and needed. I could write that article, but it’s already been written many times over. A lesser discussed, yet equally important topic, is how...

For several years, and even after the birth of our firstborn, my husband and I talked about getting around to writing our wills, but never took any action. We found that we were definitely not in the minority; many,...

Whenever I meet someone new, I feel like I get the same questions over and over again about being a vegetarian. First, there’s usually a bit of shock; “Really, you’re vegetarian?” As if they can’t believe this womanly figure...

The home remodeling website Houzz did a study and it found that 12% of couples who start a major renovation, will consider getting a divorce before the end of it. Undertaking a home renovation is super hard. Below are 50 tips to help you save time, money, and sanity during your home renovation. In addition to these tips, using an experience and expertise of a Renovation Coach to accomplish your home renovation goals can be invaluable.  50 Home Renovation Tips 1. Plan your renovation with...