The 5 Second Rule: A Little Dirt Never Hurt Anybody?

You know your kids follow the “5 Second Rule” like it’s a religion but how do you feel about it? Click here to learn what the experts have to say about it, along with why I’m pretty sure they’re wrong.

Readers Share Their Favorite Embarrassing Toddler Photos!

Photo courtesy: Jackie Webb I asked. Boy, did you ever respond (freaking LOVE you for that)! Even my mom got in on the action… Click here to see these totally awesome toddlers caught in the act of being toddlers! This post was so much fun, I’m compiling more embarrassing toddler pics for round two so email them […]

What Would Happen if a Toddler Ran the House?

Have you ever stopped to wonder what would happen if a toddler ran the house? Wonder no more.

Flunking Toddlerhood: There Are Worse Things

Your mommy’s a failure, yay! I’ve gone and done it this time. I flunked toddlerhood. Guess what else, I liked it. Badass parenting, found here.

Four-ever My Baby

BooBoo turned 4 today! My once little lovebug is now a rough and tumble PreK kid ready to take on the world. No matter how big you get BooBoo, I’ll always remember you like this: Happy Birthday my sweet boy.  I love you.

10 Fall Books to Fall For

We all love fall. And we all love a good book. Grab your child and snuggle up for 10 Fall Books Your Kids will Love!

How to Have a Happy Haircut

It’s possible to have a happy haircut experience with your toddler.  If you would have told me that when Boy Wonder was a toddler I would have laughed in your face (and then cried a little). I did some research (crazy, no? I usually make this crap up) and found a few solid tips and tricks […]

Never (Ever, Ever) Apologize for the Parent You Are

Someone please tell me why (oh why) people care so much if a random 4 year old is in a stroller or if a 3 year old still sucks on a paci? Who freaking cares?! I know, I know, a paci is bad for speech (I think) and maybe oral development (or did I make […]

Children’s Music That Won’t Force You to Poke Out Your Eardrums (& a Giveaway)

**Congratulations to L. Eleana Johnson, the winner of Jewel’s CD! Thank you all for entering!** Mommy Friends, it’s OK to admit loud and proud that you don’t like listening to most children’s music. Watch, “MY NAME’S LORI AND I HATE LISTENING TO A CHOIR OF KIDS SING ‘ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT!’” Children’s music has come […]

19 Reasons Why Dads Rule

Moms matter, this we know – but Dads, not only do they matter – they totally rule! Check out 19 Reasons Why Dad’s Rule, this slideshow was just a sneaky peek.