Parenthood, especially in those first few weeks, is a whirlwind of love, questions, late-night Googling, and moments you never knew you’d cherish this much. And somewhere between diaper changes and lullabies, you’ll probably find yourself wondering: “Do I need to clean my baby’s tongue?” The short answer? Yes. The long answer? Let’s talk about it. … Read more
Motherhood is many things beautiful, overwhelming, deeply fulfilling. But let’s be real: it’s also kind of gross. Not “ew-I-saw-a-bug” gross. We’re talking full-on bodily-fluid buffet kind of gross. The kind that makes your pre-kid self gag, but somehow, now, you just handle it. Like a boss. With a crusty burp cloth in one hand and … Read more
You’re three minutes into your Zoom call and bam the toddler’s climbing the bookshelf. Meanwhile, your five-year-old suddenly needs help “finding” her doll… the one she left in your coffee mug this morning. Welcome to the beautiful chaos of working from home with kids. If you’ve ever found yourself nodding at your boss while discreetly … Read more
First off, let’s be real: Working from home with kids is chaos on a good day You’re typing a report with one hand and holding a snack cup in the other. Your Zoom call has background vocals from a toddler reenacting the Paw Patrol theme song. And somehow, there’s Play-Doh stuck to the ceiling fan. … Read more
Wait, Is This Your Life Now? You swore you wouldn’t be that parent, you know, the one whose living room looks like a daycare exploded, who reheats coffee three times before giving up, and who rocks an invisible baby even when there’s no baby in sight. But here we are. And you know what? That’s … Read more
What Do You Feed a Tiny Human Who Just Learned to Walk? Twelve months. One year old. Your baby isn’t quite a baby anymore, but they’re definitely not a big kid either. Somewhere between teething and toddling, your little one is now exploring the world (and your kitchen) with curious eyes and a stubborn streak … Read more
Let’s be real for a second: nothing prepares you for the relentless soundtrack of a baby who won’t stop crying. It’s like your heart and brain are in a wrestling match, and no one is winning. Whether you’re a new parent swimming in onesies and diaper creams, or you’re on your third child and still … Read more
Let’s just be honest for a second, cleaning baby bottles isn’t exactly a glamorous part of parenthood. It’s repetitive, it’s time-consuming, and sometimes… it’s 2 a.m. and you’re standing at the sink with your eyes half-closed wondering, “Did I clean this nipple or just stare at it?” But here’s the good news: It doesn’t have … Read more
That Golden Question We All Ask at 3AM You’re sitting on the edge of your bed, bleary-eyed, watching your newborn snooze like an angel… and you wonder:“Should I wake them to feed?” That question isn’t just common, it’s universal.Whether you’re a first-time mom or this is baby number four, feeding and sleep are two things … Read more
Why Is My Baby Fighting Sleep? You know that moment, you’re rocking your baby for what feels like the hundredth time that day. Eyes red. Their little body squirming, fussy, clingy. You’re humming the same lullaby. Again. And still, no sleep. You whisper to yourself, “Aren’t you tired, sweetheart?” Truth is, they are. They’re overtired. … Read more