Parenting
If parenting is your life's work, make it great. Resources and tips for being the parent you want to be and helping to overcome everyday challenges of raising children.
Minimalist Baby Registry: Essentials Without All the Clutter
Of all the exhaustive baby supply lists out there, why might the minimalist baby registry essentials checklist be the way to go? One of the most surprising things I found when having my first child is just how much STUFF comes…
Mom Triumphs: Surprise Baby for Older Mom
I love how Carla owns being an older mom, even though she’s not that old by today’s standards! Her story shows us what can happen when we embrace the unexpected. She’s real about all the feelings, struggles, and joys that come…
Parenting a Depressed Teenager: Help With the Struggles
The teenage years are challenging enough, but when you add depression into the mix, it can make things so much more difficult for the child and their parents. As parents, we want our child to succeed and be happy, but there…
Having 4 Kids: What It’s Really Like
Are you on the cusp of a major life change and wondering what having 4 kids might be like? Or maybe you’re just curious what it’s like for a friend or neighbor who seems to have their hands impossibly full. I’m…
Best Educational Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers 2020
Educational toys for toddlers and preschoolers don’t have to be complicated, loud, or annoying. In fact, after parenting four kids, I’ve learned simpler is often better. This post contains a curated list of educational toys that parents and kids are sure…
What It’s Like Starting a Family While Living Abroad
Guest post by LaShawn at The Yokohama Life Back in 2010 I graduated from university and entered the job market during the worst economic recession to hit the US in recent history. Jobs were scarce, and the few that were available…
