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It’s time to make the switch to a bigger car seat. If you have a compact car (like me) and a tiny back seat, this task is daunting because you want to make sure you do not have to upgrade to a bigger vehicle. Fear not mamas – you do …

“Snakes on a Plane” may have been terrifying for action star Samuel L. Jackson.  Multiple venomous snakes that are loose on a plane while flying somewhere over the Pacific Ocean and no where near land – yes, pretty scary stuff.  As parents, we know that the real “thriller” would have a …

photo:iStockphoto It’s easy to hand your toddler a tablet or phone to distract them while you to cook dinner. But instead of letting them swipe and tap the time away, how about getting them to pour, stir and measure? Toddlers love to help in the kitchen. If they start at a …

photo:iStockphoto There’s a reason kids freak out over things adults are able to take in stride, and it’s called the frontal lobe—a.k.a. the part of the brain that regulates, inhibits and prioritizes our reactions. And it takes a full 25 years to fully develop. “I tell all of my parents …

We have all been there. We head to the grocery store, determined to choose better options for our families. But the kids are whining and organic stuff is expensive. You just want to get the last few items on your list and leave. You are tempted to say, “FINE, just get …

Do you love to clean house? Do you wake up each day and hit the ground running with enthusiasm for another day of scrubbing toilets? Yeah, neither do we. In fact, if you’re like many moms, you’re hardly able to get a good night’s sleep, much less keep your home …

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Photo: iStockPhoto At 18 months old, my third son started skipping naps. I put him in his room at the same time every afternoon, but instead of sleeping, he occupied himself by pulling every book off his bookshelf, scattering stuffed animals around the room and yelling for me to LET …

Photo: Cynthia Perez Photography Sophia just wanted to climb. Shortly after her first birthday, she was so excited with her new mobility that she didn’t care if it was stairs or a bookcase—if it was scalable, she wanted to try. She needed to try. And that’s the rub. Sophia was …

Any mom that has ever pumped breast milk understands that it’s not as simple as it may look from the outside.  Whether you choose to exclusively pump, pump during the work day, or pump as needed to build up supply and create a freezer stash, pumping breast milk is a …