Natalie
Entering the “Big Kid” Years
This month, my daughter turns eight years old. It feels like it was just yesterday that I was snuggling my tiny newborn baby in my arms, but now that newborn is officially entering her...
Simple Fall Family Traditions
My favorite season of the year is fall. I love the crisp, cool air, attending fall festivals, pumpkin everything, and dressing in layers. For me, it feels like time slows down in the fall...
Helpful Tips for Parents of Kindergarteners
I had given birth to my second daughter two weeks before I had to drop my oldest off for her first day of preschool. Once the classroom door shut and I made my way...
When Leaving the House with Your Kids Makes You Anxious
When my oldest was a baby, I had so much anxiety about leaving the house by myself. I would see other moms go on outings with more than one kid, seemingly with ease, and...
Why Kids Need a Simple Summer Schedule
As my kids have grown older, the pressure to make every summer “the best summer ever” grows, too. This pressure comes from social media, society itself, and even from my own mom guilt. Instead...