I was just speaking with a friend who is constantly playing the “if only” card… i.e. the world’s smallest violin. “Well, if only he was nicer to me.” “If only I made more money.” “If only I were getting more sleep.” The truth is, this mama is making herself unhappy. Girl, you gotta take that [...]
Female orgasms. They're called elusive for a reason... At least thirty percent of women report having trouble with achieving orgasm either alone or with a partner. When talking with your friends, you may find that it's even more. But why are women's orgasms so... well... elusive? I've overcome my own share of struggle in the [...]
Are you feeling stuck in your sex life? It's a common joke that moms don't have time nor energy for sex any longer. And to be honest, facilitating elaborate romantic weekends with your lover or going on lavish dates can be a LOT harder. Let's face it: we're moms. Few of us have either the [...]
I was talking with a 14 year old yesterday. She told me "I'm worried all the time... about my mom and her health, about my little brother, about school, about my friends, about other people in the world who I can't trust… I feel like I have to take care of everything." This 14 year [...]
Thinking I would have some profound effect on my nieces and friends' babies brains, I spent an inordinate amount of money on "Baby Einstein" DVD's over the past decade or so. It wasn't until I began reading books as a new mom that I realized two things: I didn't want my own child watching TV [...]
I've searched high and low for great kids' playlists and, frankly, they all kinda suck. So I've taken it upon myself to share with you the ultimate kid-friendly playlist of songs that won't drive you crazy. You see, when I was pregnant, I went on a music fast that involved removing all non-religious music from [...]
There are few things more exciting than imagining some much-needed "me-time" after you have a baby. But sadly, there are few things more horrifying than the thought of leaving your child with a "stranger". I'm constantly asked how I found care I trust in a town I just moved to with no family or friends. [...]
When I was pregnant, I spent inordinate amounts of time reading, singing, playing music, and reciting poems in several languages to my fetus. He's pretty smart... but it turns out my efforts probably have nothing to do with it. I've recently learned a lot about what actually helps your baby's brain develop in the womb... [...]
The joy of all-inclusive resorts or family-friendly hotels with a baby can't be overstated. Imagine walking out of your hotel room door every day to flower gardens, birds, beautifully manicured lawns, pools, theme parks, dozens of events aimed at kids (if you choose a family-friendly resort), fine dining or fun buffets, shows, lights, and even [...]
The other day my son fell off a relatively high bar stool when his babysitter went to the other side of the room to grab her phone. Of course, it was me who was texting. And for the record - this is the first Boo Boo he's had in 6 months of care with this [...]
Theodore Roosevelt said that comparison is the thief of joy. Is it also the gateway drug to eating disorders? Have you ever heard of a placebo effect? It's when somebody experiences the effects of a medicine or treatment that they don't actually receive. For instance, if you take water pills but think it's a special [...]
You Might Be A Mom If... You reserve the hashtag #worstdayever for when your kid doesn't nap. Car crash? Puh-lease. #firstworldproblems You wear snot, spit-up, and drool with dignity because, well, you have no other choice. You sacrifice hundreds of dollars in makeup a year to the groping, clumsy hands of your toddler just so [...]
When I'm on the road, which is a ton, I love to have kid-friendly snacks with me. Let's face it, even when you have a kitchenette in your hotel or a full kitchen in your rental home, you don't always have time to prepare healthy snacks. Here are a few kid-friendly snacks we always have [...]
Okay, be honest. Have you tried Tom's or another natural deodorant? They totally don't work. It's not just me. I've asked all my friends and smelled my laundry after a day in natural deodorant. Great, I just lost my appetite. Seriously, they do not work and it's no "secret". (pun intended) We all have armpits. Things under [...]
My husband and I have both lived internationally for years. I spent most of my time in Europe and New Zealand with many trips to South and Central America. My husband, however, has lived on almost every continent and traveled to at least 75 countries that we can count. If you’ve already traveled [...]
Before I traveled with my son and family all over creation, I traveled up to 250 days per year for work. It was, surprisingly, not all that much easier than traveling with a baby, once you know the tricks in my comprehensive baby travel book. One thing I’ve become a bit of a fanatic about [...]
My former husband and I became pretty solid travel companions as we spent over 200 day annually traveling for work. But it didn't start out that way! Our first trip together was from Austin, Texas to Washington, D.C. The trip in and of itself isn't all that complicated... But when we arrived at the tiny, [...]
Before I give you these tips, I want to know that the best insurance for any trip is to prepare your heart. While traveling with or without your baby, you’re going to have delayed planes and buses, rainy weather, sickness, lost bags, and many, many diaper blowouts. You can prepare all you want, but at the end [...]
“I was shocked to see people drugging their kids; orally and emotionally.” If you’re like me, you fell prey to reading the dark, depressing book “What To Expect While You’re Expecting”. This book should be retitled, “101 Ways Your Fetus Can Die In Your Womb” and it has caused many a woman to treat themselves [...]
Warm weather, cold weather, snow, shine, rain, hurricane-like conditions... My baby and I traveled through all of these before he was 9 months old! And I’m happy to tell you that we passed with flying colors. Everywhere we went people asked me how I had such a happy baby. Even teething was a [...]
