December is packed full of family gatherings and holiday planning, but it's also a time to start thinking about the new year and any goals or changes you might want to implement. In recent years, I've made a conscious...
How many times has your child run a fever? A TON, right? If your child is anything like mine, you’re probably calling the doctor every few weeks because of a mystery illness. But did you know that your child...
Why?
"Why?" I hear this question approximately 82 times a day from my three year old. I know he is just trying to understand the world around him, but it usually snowballs and takes us down some rabbit trail to...
My "Mommy Christmas List"
(To the tune of "Grown-up Christmas List" -- here's a video of the popular Amy Grant version if you're not familiar!)
Do you remember me?
You sat upon my knee
I sang to you, with new mom fantasies
Well...
I'll be the first to admit: I've had to call the poison control hotline for my child. Ask any seasoned parent out there, and I guarantee you, the majority of them have had to call poison control at some point....
Several months ago, a friend and I were texting back and forth. I think I had complimented her on hosting a great party and was telling her about how I was currently spray painting horses gold to go with...
Choosing a pediatrician was the one part of my pregnancy journey that I felt the most unprepared for. Since most of us first-time moms haven’t set foot in a pediatrician’s office since around age 18, it's hard to know where...
I see it almost every day on social media, and it is commonplace at the park and the play date too. Mom posts or opens up about some vulnerable moment (going back to work after baby, kid is starting...
++Searching for the perfect gift for sports fanatics and Birminghamians alike? Stop by Regions Field and shop amazing deals on Birmingham Barons' gear. Almost everything is on sale (excluding jerseys) from now until December 20th at the Team Store,...
Even with a medical background, having a sick child can be scary for any mama. I’ve been blessed with a healthy child, but at some point I knew he’d get sick. Especially when he spends so much time playing...
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Getting Dirty:: Kids in the Great Outdoors
That feeling of the cool, smooth dirt between your toes.Maybe the sound of crystal clear water pouring over the mossy rocks as it bubbles...
