Let’s Be Honest About Baby Laundry. It’s a Whole Thing You might think laundry’s laundry, right? Toss it in, hit a button, and boom clean clothes. Not quite. Once you’ve got a baby in the mix, it becomes a whole science experiment with a dash of emotional chaos. Formula stains that morph into fossils, poop … Read more
This feels like talking to someone who’s just had a baby, maybe tired, excited, a little overwhelmed, but you’ve got her back. I’ll weave in casual asides, gentle technical bits, sensory details, cultural nods (e.g. Ugandan sun‑drying vs indoor tumble), a bit of mild repetition for emphasis, and a dash of unpredictability. How to Wash … Read more
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
Let’s face it cleaning an entire house in just one day sounds like something out of a parenting fantasy. Between snack requests, diaper changes, sudden meltdowns, and toddler acrobatics off the couch, it can feel almost impossible to even start. But guess what? You can do it. And no, it doesn’t require a personal assistant, … 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
Let’s Start Here: Motherhood Isn’t a Performance. It’s a Relationship. You know what’s wild?Being a mom is the only job where you’re expected to give 100% on zero sleep, with unsolicited advice flying at you from every direction, and no quarterly reviews telling you you’re doing alright. You just… keep going. And somewhere between the … Read more
Because “just keep them busy” isn’t enough when you’re 30,000 feet in the air. 1. The Golden Rule? Time Everything Backwards Here’s the thing about flying with kids: everything takes longer. Way longer. Think: molasses in January. You might think it takes 45 minutes to get through security. With a toddler? Double it. Now add … Read more
Alright, let’s get something straight: potty training before your baby turns one sounds either genius or absolutely bonkers. Maybe both. But hear me out, it’s not only possible, it’s actually easier than you’d think. And no, this isn’t some bootcamp-style operation where you’re constantly cleaning up accidents or reading Freud to your six-month-old. It’s more … Read more