Mom Tips

I strongly believe in the importance of self-care — a little TLC never hurt anyone is my theory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently a friend was telling me about a big box in her closet filled with baby things that she couldn’t part with because of the memories attached to them. I was too embarrassed to tell her that I have not one, but FOUR boxes of keepsakes tucked away in my own closet at home. Â Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s true: I live on the sidelines and let my family shine, but it was time to carve out room for myself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even the happiest babies have moments when they seem inconsolable, especially when they’re hungry, wet, overtired, or not feeling well. If your baby’s typically cheerful attitude delves into full-blown grumpiness, snuggles, swaddles, songs, and sounds can all work to cheer him up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Need more time in your day? Give these easy shortcuts a try. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are 5 tips for tightening loose skin after pregnancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people believe that introverts are shy and reserved while extroverts are boisterous and loud, but that is not always true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surprisingly they were, hands down, one of the best gifts I received as a new mom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In time for Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, here are some romance novels by Black authors that you should put on your “To Be Read” list right away. Â Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you do find it necessary to travel, this infant travel checklist includes a few things to consider before your trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If we can all be honest with ourselves, kids aren’t born knowing that kids’ music is for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I watched my toddler experience life with unfettered joy that I’d lost somewhere along the way. Mostly, I just wanted to be like him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cold, dry conditions of winter cause moisture to evaporate from your skin at a higher rate than other times of the year. Simply put: you’ll get dry skin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I gave myself a lot of slack in the first six months after my daughter was born. A lot of people describe this time in new parenthood being in Survival Mode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are some realistic things you can do to refresh your mind and body when motherhood gets the best of you — because let’s face it, as the kids say: Sometimes it be that way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parenting isn’t about absolutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was obsessed with my daughter’s milestones. But, let’s be honest, as moms, we have those other milestones. The ones rarely discussed in everyday conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A roundup of some of our favorite tweets from tired parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luisa’s character and her struggles are very relatable to moms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been happily married for almost 30 years, and I can count on one hand the number of times we’ve gone grocery shopping together. As a matter of fact, there are a lot of things we do apart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are some signs you might have a “threenager” — a 3-year-old with a serious attitude. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The decision to hire a nanny didn’t come easy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the past 20 months of the pandemic, I have had to say “no” to my kids very frequently. My kids have been troopers about it all, and rarely complain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As hard as the past two years have been on us adults who can comprehend what’s going on (kind of), our children have been asked to be resilient beyond their developmental capabilities. In many ways, the magic of childhood has been a bit dimmed by the effects of this virus and that’s exactly why our kids need a brand-spankin’-new sparkly year with glitter, rainbows, and fairy dust. Hosted on Acast....

If you’ve already ditched your New Year’s resolutions, you’re not alone. So instead of vowing to exercise more or eat more salad, how about making a promise to take better care of your health? The results and rewards will be more satisfying and longer lasting – you can still do some sit-ups and have that salad, but without the pressure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.