Tiny fingers and little toes. Squishy cheeks. Chunky thigh rolls. And, oh my goodness, that smell. A new baby just begs to be snuggled, kissed on, and maybe squeezed a little. But can we all agree that unless you’re a family member or close friend, you should just keep your hands to yourself? I admit […]
Houston Moms Blog is thrilled to partner with Hyland’s to provide relevant and timely information through this sponsored post. We hope it provides valuable info for your family too!It feels like it just started getting cooler outside, and we’ve already had a round of colds move through our household. Yep, it’s the start of cold and […]
Houston Moms Blog is thrilled to partner with Lice Clinics of America to provide relevant and important information through this sponsored post. We hope it provides valuable info for your family too!School has been in session for a few weeks now, and my family is finally getting adjusted to our new routine. Our internal alarm clocks are […]
I’m sure you’ve seen the cute babies in the white helmets or even a bedazzled one here and there, but do you actually know what they are and why they are being worn? Truth be told, I had seen them around and just hoped that my child would never have to wear one. Why? It […]
So there I was, 7 months pregnant, widowed, sitting in a pediatrician’s office for my first pediatrician interview, trying to make another important decision alone, and crying hysterically in response to a simple question. How was I going to find not only the time, but also the strength, to interview anyone else and choose a […]
I’m writing this blog post from my glider on my phone as I’m nursing my newborn with one arm while keeping the toddler at bay with the other. I had frantically cleaned the night before instead of going to bed early/on-time because we have guests staying with us this weekend. I’m also reminding myself to […]
I am not the puke parent, my husband is. He has always taken care of the mess when someone in our house gets the pukes. {For the record, I take care of blood incidents.} Our plan has worked out perfectly…until recently. My 6 year old came down with a stomach bug first thing one Friday morning, […]
Just when us moms get the hang of the back to school routine, it’s THAT time. You know… That time to think about how to keep everyone healthy – especially against the flu. It can be difficult and can seem a little overwhelming to keep it all straight: when is the vaccine available, and when is […]
Modern day motherhood can be stressful. There’s a new report out every morning that tells us what we should be doing and what we’re doing wrong. The news and social media have become the boss we never knew we’d have…and the one we never wanted. If we’re not worrying about our child mastering potty training, we’re worrying […]
As a mother, I am the number one influence on my daughter’s body image. Not the un-read fashion magazines spilling out of the basket next to our couch. Not the scantily clad models plastered on the windows of the Victoria’s Secret store we pass in the mall. Not any of that. Me. I have the […]
