Kyla H
The Days Are Long, Even If You Cherish Them
Remember that wistful mom who approached you at Target and gazed at your chubby tot while urging you to CHERISH IT ALL, because her kids are big now and it just went by too...
Harvey Moms :: Relief Efforts by Families for Families
Ever since Harvey hit the Houston area, it has been a surreal time in many ways. There is still so much devastation and heartbreak; so many people are still very, very far from returning...
All Your Homeschooling Questions Answered
I am about to start my fourth year of homeschooling my middle child. My oldest attends public school and my youngest is not yet school age. I’m not sure if she will be homeschooled...
7 Things to Love About Parenting Teenagers
Even before I became a parent, I absolutely knew that I loved babies and toddlers. I had worked in early childhood education for years and was eager to have my own little ones. This...
To the Mamas of Children Fighting Invisible Battles
To the mamas of children fighting invisible battles...
I see you.
I see you struggle to give your child as much of a "normal" life as possible.
I see you constantly second-guessing yourself; am I being too...
Grenade on the Playground
Imagine this scene with me: You are at the park with your toddler. It's a gorgeous Houston day, 70s and sunny with a slight breeze. Your child is laughing as she runs, and you...
Two Little Secrets For Surviving the Infancy Season
I think there are two little facts that make surviving the season of infancy so much easier. Ready for this?
1. They are ALL good babies.
2. This season is all-consuming, but it does end.
How many...
In Defense of the Post-Baby Body
It seems like every time I turn around I'm reading headlines or ads about getting your post-baby body back or posts from mamas bemoaning their postpartum physique. I understand it to a point, I...
One of the {Lucky} 1 in 100
My daughter Josephine is one of the 1 in 100 babies born with a congenital heart defect {CHD}. She is also one of the 1 in 4 of CHD babies that require life-saving surgery within...
Why I Don’t Run Errands With My Toddler
I suspect I might be an outlier in this respect, but I don't run {solo} errands with my toddlers. If it can be avoided, then I avoid it. When my teen and tween were...