Clowns are Scary: A Cautionary Tale of Survival

Does this clown scare you?  I’m sorry, in fact if your kid is on your lap then I’m really, really sorry. I’m here to tell you we met one just like him – only scarier. Click here for all the gritty details and lessons learned.

And Baby Makes 5?

As a mom of two boys who also happens to be in her mid-thirties, I get asked — scratch that, told — pretty much every day that I need to have a baby of the female variety, and soon. “You know, you’re not getting any younger,” helpful types tell me, as if I’m unclear on […]

That Kid is Mine!: The Importance of Child ID

Am I the only mom out there who would totally go Big Brother on her child’s butt and microchip him if I could? We do it for our dogs and not for our kids? I’ll never understand. I’m a paranoid careful mom, check out the awesome child identification options I found as well as valuable […]

You Have a Toddler, I Have a Toddler: Let’s be Friends

Toddlers are crazy, don’t go it alone. Click here, let’s hook-up.

The Hidden Danger Lurking in Your Child’s Lunch

I had no idea, but I’m glad I know now. Click here to find out what the hidden danger is hiding in your child’s lunch and what you can do about it.

It Won’t be Much Longer…

Bust out the tissues and squeeze your toddler…[read more]

Earthquakes and Kids: What You Need to Know

Still shakin’ in your boots from Tuesday’s 5.8 magnitude earthquake? Click here, you’ll be glad you did (at least I think you will).

I Promise You (Probably) Won’t Break Your Baby

To all my brand spankin’ new Mommy Friends out there (especially you Jilly Willy), this post is for you. I so hope you’ll honor me with a read because (not to be dramatic or anything) I poured my heart into every word. Some people want to buy the world a Coke, I want to give every new mom a hug. Tight.

Are You Back to School Shopping for Preschool?

Are you going back to school shopping for preschool? I’m not and here’s why.

Help, BooBoo Hates Clothes!

…and I’m tired of looking at his naked butt. I lament and beg for your help here.