Now that you have two, your time to get out of the house doubles! It’s frustrating! You have double to do and less time to do it in—particularly if you are breastfeeding. So here are some tips to get the process from 1 hr. + down to 30 mins!   Most moms would agree that going ...

It’s autumn, and besides cooler days and crisp nights, it means school is back in session. A lot of families are busy with extracurricular activities. My children have always been active in sports, band, and various clubs, so I’ve become a pro at sticking to our grocery budget while providing healthy meals. Fast food is ...

“They can live without you for one night,” Tonya said. “We’re just going up here to get my things and coming right back.” “You’re right,” Meg hesitantly agreed with her sister. Tonya had been a successful businesswoman in Atlanta. Her therapeutic massage establishment was the second most prominent in the county. But it had only ...

It doesn’t matter if you have a child in soccer, football, volleyball, dance, cheerleading, equestrian, or even golf, the life of a Sports Parent is hectic! Let’s also include drama, computer club, chess club, Bible study, swimming, track, and every other possible extracurricular activity a child wants to do. They are too many to list ...

I’ve always been aware of how hard parenting is and can be. When my wife and I decided to become parents we had the same reservations as any new parents. We weren’t sure what it entailed. We were nervous, scared, excited and filled with dread of the unknown. What I didn’t realize was the mother-shaming ...

Read Part 3 here. Hardwood floor. His mother awoke to the lovely song of the local bird population. She rolled over and looked at the alarm clock, which flashed 5:05 a.m. in red letters. She tried to put her fluffy blankets back over her head. She rolled a couple of times and eventually lost the ...

One of the most cherished memories I have of Christmas past is the one with all of my family back home in Brownsville, Texas. This was a very special Christmas for me because both of my grandparents were still with us, and all of my siblings and I were still in the house. At the ...

Dear Mom Who Has It All Together, I see you. I see your well-behaved children. I envy  you. Or at least your trips to the grocery store. You haven’t even broke a sweat immediately upon entering the grocery store. Your kids are sitting still, patiently and lovingly waiting for the grocery trip to be over. ...

Being a working parent is hard work. The work-life balance does not exist. I find myself battling with constant guilt for wanting to pursue a career or wanting to reach the many goals I set for myself. In the mix of reaching goals, someone has to suffer. Whether that be the kids, my wife, or ...