Pregnancy involves a significant amount of decision-making. When I was pregnant with my first child, questions ranging from the trivial to life changing would constantly race through my mind.  Choosing a name was a complex decision because it needed to be one that could…

Before I had children – and a spouse for that matter – keeping my home and car clean was easy. When I was living the single life in London, UK, I resided in shared accommodation and split the cost of a cleaner with my…

Your concern is understandable! As a parent, we worry about everything and second guess our every action. Sometimes we can go to the extreme with our concerns and worries when there is really no need. Easier said than done though. I can still hear…

I distinctly recall my first middle school dance. It was 1989 and hits by  New Kids on the Block (NKOTB), Debbie Gibson and Vanilla Ice were the songs ‘du jour’. My girlfriends and I belted out the lyrics to their songs as we danced…

When you have a baby, sometimes they can be hard to put to sleep. As a new parent (or even a veteran parent), we are always wanting the best for our babies, especially when it comes to sleep. But we also would like some…

My life falls into two time periods, “BC” (Before Children) and “AC” (After Children). BC, I spent a number of years living the life of a busy singleton in Central London.  During this time, which was prior to the start of my teaching career,…

Right before your eyes, your baby has turned into a big three-year-old with his very own personality, interests, ideas, and thoughts. At this developmental stage, your big kid is now developing more skills and a longer attention span. You are probably also experiencing his…

Have you ever watched a YouTube video  where a young child imitates the behavior of an adult? What they are doing is called pretend play. It’s not only super cute but pretend play is also an important part of their development! Engaging in pretend…

Did you know that most new moms have moments where they wonder if they have what it takes to pull off motherhood? It is true. Ask any mom you know. If she is honest, she will admit that this precious, loved baby has almost…

Has your child ever needed a diaper change and you realize that you have run out of wipes? Or you took your kid out grocery shopping and then suddenly remembered that you left your wallet back at home? What about having to deal with…