Tag Archives: Mothering Well

There's no doubt that a bedtime routine is important to kids. Moms everywhere know this; it's asserted in every parenting book and article ever written. But sometimes I think in an effort to do the ve...

"Mom, tell me the truth, is Santa Claus real!?" I hear this question from my son, Romeo, as he is sitting across the dinner table staring into my eyes. I can see the loss of innocence creeping in. I k...

The holiday season is officially here, and with that comes the opportunity for lots of festive gatherings, family traditions, and other Christmas activities. They're all good things, but if we're not ...

There is a half-eaten baby biscuit on my nightstand. Used bottles decorate all the counter tops and pacifiers grace the end tables. In the kitchen, all the sharp and breakable things have been moved t...

I thought it would be fun to find out what shocked women the most about becoming a mother. So, I asked my fellow bloggers and friends what their experiences were. See if you agree with their answers o...

As an ambitious and career-focused mom, I have not always practiced the art of leaving the office on time. As I continue to grow in my career and continue to raise my son, I learn more and more every ...

Working moms, you're lying if you say you have never been sitting in a meeting only to look down at your pants or shirt and have that thought of, "how the heck did that <insert spit up/dirt/skittle...

Christmas is next month! Those words likely bring you a mixture of excitement and of "oh crap, I'm not ready!" Don't worry, you still have time. Here are six things I have made a point to do and I pro...

As moms, we're busy. We want the best for our kids but sometimes we need a shortcut or two. Sure, fresh is best - but it's also time-consuming. So instead of just swapping your Goldfish for Cheddar Bu...

From the time we plug in the baby monitor, it begins. My great grandmother said that from the time her children's eyes opened to the time she closed hers, she'd worry. Such an Italian thing to say! It...