Month: April 2019

Tough Goodbyes: 5 Tips to Make Daycare Drop-Off Easier

Tough Goodbyes: 5 Tips to Make Daycare Drop-Off Easier

Starting your day with a rough daycare drop-off is terrible.  With three kids – all of whom have been in childcare for most of their lives – we’ve had our fair share of rough daycare drop-offs.  I’ve gone through stages where my sobbing child has […]

11 Children’s Books to Ease Your Child’s Separation Anxiety

11 Children’s Books to Ease Your Child’s Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is a normal rite of passage for young children. It’s common at school or daycare drop-off, but can occur any time a child has to separate from their parent or caregiver. With three kids – all of whom have been in some form […]

What Do Kids Remember About Having a Working Mom?

What Do Kids Remember About Having a Working Mom?

As a working mom, I don’t get as much time with my kids as I’d like – especially during the workweek. Our days our full, our time together is often rushed, and mom guilt is an ever-present companion.  Don’t get me wrong – I know […]

5 Surprising (But Very Normal!) Things That Happen During Your Second Pregnancy

5 Surprising (But Very Normal!) Things That Happen During Your Second Pregnancy

Your second pregnancy is an entirely different experience from your first.  Gone is the ability to sleep whenever you want.  You’re lucky to get a minute to yourself, period – there’s very little time to sit and relish being pregnant like you did with your […]