My arms were trembling and my knuckles were white, but I wasn’t going to let my baby boy go. Only he’s not a baby anymore, he’s soon to be five and a half. His legs were dangling to my knees as I held him close to my chest. I’ll have him as long as he’ll... Continue Reading →
What does it mean to be yourself? How do you negotiate that with being a mom? And what happens when you suddenly lose yourself? You wake up one morning and you don't recognize your reflection in the mirror. It happens so quickly. Dark, tired eyes, wrinkled skin, no sparkle or shine in sight. You are... Continue Reading →
My daughter didn't potty train on her second birthday. She didn't potty train on her third birthday. Now it's a couple months into her third year, and Mama is nervous. Learning to use the toilet is an important milestone. Most children start working on this skill between 18 months and 3 years of age. But my 3-year-old... Continue Reading →
"Remember people: when you see a grumpy person..be nice to them...they could be potty training a toddler." -mumProbs I'm starting to potty train my second child, and it's much harder than the first. You always hear girls are easier to potty train than boys. Girls will be potty trained on average by their second birthday... Continue Reading →
My husband is preparing for the possibility of working at a new job a few hours away and, I’m not going to lie, I’m terrified. Ending in May of 2016, I spent two and a half years at home, raising my kids solo while my husband worked far away. Those years alone, only seeing my... Continue Reading →
We've all heard the expression "party hard". But what about "party smart"? The smart way to throw a kid's birthday bash is to plan strategically with you and your adult guests in mind. Put your party hat on first before assisting others. Whoever said a kid's birthday party can't be fun for adults? It can... Continue Reading →
It's my child's party, and I'll cry if I want to. Feeling pooped from all the party planning? Feeling like you'd rather stay in bed and sleep through the whole thing? (I know it's terrible to say that out loud. I don't really mean it.) Feeling like you need a birthday loan officer to finance... Continue Reading →
Calling all parents. It's not too late to write a guest post (using a pseudonym or an actual name). Please share your unique "a day in the life of" stories. My readers and I would love to hear from stay-at-home and working parents alike! Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other child caregivers may contribute as well.... Continue Reading →
Stay-at-home parents, the next time you feel ashamed by the gap on your résumé, just don't. A year of parenthood equals a page (at least!) on your résumé. If you're looking for brilliant bullet ideas for your Linkedin profile or jaw-dropping job titles, look no further. Moms and dads wear many hats. Don't you forget... Continue Reading →
Please share your unique "a day in the life of" stories. I would love to know what you do as a working parent, inside or outside the home. Stay-at-home parents are also welcome to contribute. If you're interested in writing a guest post, please e-mail me at stayinbedmom@gmail.com. Or follow me on Instagram @stayinbedmomblog and... Continue Reading →
