Tag Archives: Mothering Well

This time of year, the number of children with fevers and snotty noses begins to rise rapidly. This is a nightmare for all moms - but especially those who work outside the home. We all hate when our l...

I was born at home. It wasn't a last minute, Plan B, accident. It was Plan A for my parents. My mom, part hippie/part badass, had determined a home birth was what she wanted to do. My dad, supportive ...

There's a lot of discussion these days on gentle parenting. And to be fair, people mean different things when they talk about "gentle parenting." There is a whole "gentle parenting" philosophy associa...

Parents, technology isn't the enemy. In fact, when you think about it, it's a HUGE BLESSING in our lives in so many ways. Live far away from family? Stay connected easily. Everyone has the stomach flu...

Parenting is challenging, especially in today's society (said every parent in the history of ever). We are attempting to help our children navigate the explosion of technology and social media, all wh...

Safety is the biggest reason parents hesitate to get a cell phone for their child. And while often the big issues come to mind like predators, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content, it can be some ...

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your family's schedule, you might benefit from a "command center": a centralized location that houses all of your family's information. But then, if you go to Pinter...

A few weeks ago, I saw a meme that said "Penis & Vagina are not bad words. Teaching your children the proper names for their body parts helps protect them." This meme quickly became controversial ...

I love my fellow blogger Kristina's attitude on mothering. She just returned from a three week road/camping trip with her family and she had a wonderful time. That in itself is mind-boggling to me. I ...

Alright, momma. This one's been coming for a while. I have solved the dilemma that moms have when it comes to how busy we should keep our children. Are you ready for it? I think it might blow your min...