Parenting Wisdom

The Momo challenge is the latest hysteria to affect the internet mom world.  In it a character named Momo reportedly breaks in mid-video to Peppa Pig and Fortnight videos on Youtube. Kids are then told to do violent things escalating...

theyWe may not be Irish in our household, but I have three lucky little leprechauns. What makes them so lucky? Me: their mom. Let me count the ways: I’m mom: their alarm clock, hygiene manager, and life calendar When they miss their alarm...

It was the first snowfall. Fat, wet flakes pouring from the sky and accumulating quickly. The kind that after three inches can be rolled up like carpet and stacked high for forts and snowmen. The perfect kind for a...

We've had our fair share of caretakers for our kids. From in-home daycare to nannies. I've come to realize that when you're hiring a nanny, you really want to find someone who most closely parents/cares the way you do- or...

  As I shared in my initial post as a Omaha Mom Blogger, my third kid was a surprise. She is now 9 months old, the BEST baby I have had so far, and I cannot imagine life without her....

Every year, as a mom of a special needs child, when my son’s birthday comes around, the anxiety kicks in. My son loves birthday parties, even though he doesn’t get invited to many. He loves celebrating with other kids,...

Even before I was a parent, I was the type of person who knew exactly how long it took me to get from Point A to Point B. It doesn’t matter what day it is, we still have only...

Adoption is an emotional thing for many people.  Perhaps you and your family have been impacted directly by adoption.  Maybe it’s something you are curious about, and want to learn more on what you need to do if you’re...

As a parent, I have hopes and dreams for my children. I pray for health.  I desire them to reach--or at least always aim--for their highest potential. I want success for my children, whatever that means, and I always...

The three words most parents fear hearing from a dentist… “He/She needs braces!” It is quite the time and financial commitment. Is it necessary? Is it worth it? As an orthodontia patient myself, I have certainly learned a few...