Baby Names based on Architecture

I was driving home from work with my son in the back seat when I began to daydream about the weather. We had over two feet of snow over the weekend, which diminished my urge to venture outdoors (in single-digit temps, nonetheless). Still, it was beautiful. Everything looked like a Bob Ross original. The snowdrifts …

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A to Z: Unique Baby Girl Names

I have one toddler, a boy, named Theo. I am not sure if I want a second baby (as Theo is really trying his hardest to remain the only child), but I have to admit I've wondered what it would be like if I had a daughter. And, if I had a daughter, what her …

My Crunchy-Picky Toddler

My sweet, sweet son has many positive attributes. He shares. He helps pick up his toys. He even combs my hair using his own comb. One characteristic that is less than spectacular, however, is his food aversions. Theo has been a picky eater from the moment we opened that first jar of baby food. If …

They Grow Up So Quickly

It's nine o'clock am. The TV keeps annoyingly telling me to touch my head, shoulders, knees, and toes. My half-drunken tea is cold and my baby (well, he's not really a "baby" anymore, having reached the toddler stage at sixteen months) is glaring at me. He stands defiantly. His pudgy finger points to the tag …

I Love My Son, But I Hate Being a Mom

I remember the moment I was looking in the mirror before my next Zoom conference with the high school staff (listening to the Calm app and applying concealer-- basically because these quarentine Zoom meetings are now my only social gatherings), and I said aloud: I love my son, but I hate being a mother.

7 Favorite Baby Products

When I first decided to become a parent, I told myself that I would be a frugal mommy. I would limit my purchases of toys and baby gear; I would try to maintain a simple-living mindset. That lasted about a month. I think it all came down to my desperation to make the day-to-day easier, …

Treat Yo’ Self: Splurge-Worthy Gift Ideas for Parents

It's 3:00 AM. You have just been awakened by the shrill screams of a tiny human. You rip away the sheets and struggle to put on your robe as you hobble your way towards the crib. Fumbling for the night light, you pick up your restless child and start to make the familiar shushing noises …

Why You Should Not Feel Guilty If You Don’t Love Your Child at Birth

I did not love my son when he was born. There were no internal fireworks or choruses of angels to signify that this child, this tiny infant, would be the subject of my unadulterated love. He felt like nothing more than a stranger. This sensation, this absence of undying love for the child that had …

Reasons Why You Should Try Singing to Your Baby

I love to sing. I always have. When I was little, I used to prance around my parent's living room, singing along with The B-52s, The Bangles, Belinda Carlisle, or The Moody Blues (usually wearing bright pink rouge with a matching pink tutu). Years later, I continued to sing in the school choir and in …

Why Being a Parent is Awesome

Parenting can suck. Really, really, suck. You don't sleep, your eating habits may be questionable, your alone time is minimal (possibly nonexistent), and you question everything. (Is now a good time to start sleep training? Is the shape of my son's head ever going to look normal? Have I chosen the right daycare? Should I …