There is nothing more refreshing than encouragement. During graduate school, I experienced the worst forms of comparison and competition. Then, I entered motherhood, and it was a whole new world of surprising possibilities! From feeding styles and sleep schedules...
Today, my 2 year old had half of a granola bar for breakfast and then part of a cookie. I also let her cry for a few minutes in her room while I finished getting myself ready for the...
Pre-parent life, vacation planning for my husband and I mostly consisted of determining just how much snow skiing, scuba diving, biking and other outdoor activities we could squeeze in. Nowadays, with littles to consider, trip planning looks very different.
While...
Have you ever gotten to the end of the year (or just the end of the week) and felt like you didn’t accomplish all you wanted to? Were there dreams and goals and desires you had that just didn’t...
My kids are going through a phase where they like to hit themselves in the head and talk meanly to themselves. I am not sure if I should do something or take bets on which one will hurt themselves...
I remember needing you.
I remember needing you when I fell off my bike.
I remember needing you when the sound of thunder filled the sky.
I remember needing you when I had a bad dream.
I remember needing you when I had...
We recently learned a lot about Organic Valley and how the farmers raise their dairy cows, and we quickly realized that kids are a lot like cows.
Being Outside Keeps Them Healthy and Happy
As a parent, we know that our...
Picture this with me: it's 10:00 a.m.
Your children (and consequently, you) have been awake since six. You've already had breakfast, then they played quietly (or at least cooperatively) with trains and other various objects which now litter the floor....
When we moved to Colorado Springs for work, I didn’t think through the timing of how close the holidays would be upon us as we unpacked boxes and attempted to feel settled. Christmas saw our stockings hung by the...
A few weeks ago, my one and only child turned 12 years old. As we all know, kids at this age go through changes so fast we can barely keep up. I’ve enjoyed watching my daughter hit several milestones...
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
