[ad_1] My son was a senior in high school when Toy Story 3 premiered. He was a huge, life-long Toy Story fan and we owned every single stuffed Woody and Buzz. The timing could not have been more serendipitous – just as Toy Story’s Andy was leaving for college, so too was mine. We moms
Month: April 2022
[ad_1] Stop. Slide that credit card back in your wallet and set down that dorm room shopping laundry list. Yes, you are facing the mother of all back-to-school shops. And, yes it seems like your freshman needs a million expensive things. But before you wander through the endless (and, we promise you, they are endless)
[ad_1] Before the pandemic, there were few things I enjoyed more than hosting a meal for friends and family. During the last two years, however, I have mainly kept my gatherings to my immediate family—my husband, my golden retriever, and me. Both my husband and dog are very appreciative of anything I cook. But as
[ad_1] SLEEP! It’s what mom really wants for Mother’s Day. We surveyed 1,000 moms to find out exactly what Mom wants for Mother’s Day & the results on the state of shuteye are eye-opening! Throughout the pandemic, many of us (with or without a baby or toddler!) have suffered new challenges when it comes to
[ad_1] Have you heard of pharmacogenetic testing? It is an exciting field of personalized medicine aiming to match treatment to your genes. In other words, by examining our DNA, doctors receive information that suggests which health care choices will be best specifically for you. That is why I am pleased to partner with ClarityX direct
[ad_1] I have an interesting connection to dad jokes. I never heard my dad tell a single one, but my mom has a special talent for making us groan. She lived for those moments, telling a joke and watching an entire room of people roll their eyes. She still does! When I became a father,
[ad_1] It is only natural to wonder what your baby’s personality will be like as they grow. It is fun to watch your child grow into who they will be. When you have a newborn, you can see certain things that may help clue you in, but it is essential to remember that babies change.
[ad_1] Date nights are all about enjoying each other’s company. In the beginning, couples are often so excited to do things together that date is just a formal excuse to see each other. After marriage and kids, date night takes on a new meaning. They become a chance to reconnect with just the two of
[ad_1] Just a year ago I spent a lot of time simply gazing at my daughter. A lot of long, wistful stares as she did pedestrian things like toast a frozen waffle, brush her hair, scroll through Instagram, even sleep. I was a bit of a creeper. And I took photos sometimes. (Ok, a lot
[ad_1] I am the mother of two girls, but oddly enough, my husband and I only picked out boy names before we found out I was pregnant with our oldest daughter. Imagine our surprise when we had to come up with girl names after our first 20-week ultrasound! Coincidentally, we ended up settling on names
[ad_1] While we parents try to be watchful over our children as often as possible, it is not feasible to be with them all the time, especially as they get older and more independent. To keep our kids as safe as possible, whether we’re watching or not, teaching them some essential safety rules at home
[ad_1] NOTE: Grown and Flown was compensated for this post, but the opinions in it are our own. Thanks to iD Tech for being one of our partners. It can be hard to admit that you were wrong as a parent. And even harder to admit that your teen was right. But here goes. One
[ad_1] When it comes to elderly care monitoring devices, you probably haven’t thought about using a baby monitor, have you? A baby monitor is a device that parents use to listen and keep an eye on their babies while they’re sleeping or in another room. Can you use a baby monitor for elderly care too?
[ad_1] While I knew this moment was coming, it came sooner than expected and I was not yet prepared for it. It happened suddenly, at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday Feb. 22 as I was walking downstairs to make breakfast for my high school senior son. And like a ton of bricks falling on my head – it
[ad_1] Raising children is a monumental responsibility. As parents, sometimes we get stuck in the day-to-day mundaneness of raising our kids. We forget that someday, sooner than we think, these babies we’re bringing up will become adults. Most of them will eventually want to get married. Unfortunately, many will not be prepared to become good
[ad_1] Being pregnant comes with many aches, pains, insomnia, and nausea. Many of these things can be hard to deal with or make it hard to get the rest that we so crave when we’re pregnant. You can do various things to help get through it, and using the right essential oils for pregnancy is
[ad_1] As my 17-year-old daughter heads to college, I feel a deep sense of longing for her to be a baby again. I’d have the time back so I could right the wrongs, re-live the precious moments, and have 12 extra years free from eye-rolls. Since that’s not to be, I’m in full high school
[ad_1] How do you know how your college student is really doing? Is your college student distant and not talking to you often? Or, do they say everything is fine anytime you ask, making you wonder if they really are fine? As a parent, this can be frustrating, but your student may just be enjoying
[ad_1] Hearing your baby say their first word is such an exciting milestone. But if you’re worrying that your baby isn’t saying enough words or is slower to talk, you are not the only one. Many parents have these same concerns. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to get your baby to start
[ad_1] We have actively chosen not to comment on my daughter’s body and weight in my house. Yes, this means we even try to avoid saying nice things about how she looks like, “You are so beautiful” or “Your hair looks so pretty like that.” Not that we don’t think it! I am super biased,
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