Hey there, beautiful mama. Two new pieces went up on Mumblog this week and I really hope you’ll find them useful — because I wrote both of them thinking specifically about you. The first one is about something I genuinely struggled with after having kids:… Read More »Two Things I Wrote for You This Week, Plus One Thing I Need to Say
Picture this. You’re 28 weeks pregnant. You’re exhausted. Someone at your baby shower hands you a gift bag containing three identical muslin swaddles, a decorative wooden name puzzle for a name you haven’t chosen yet, and a bath thermometer shaped like a rubber duck. Everyone… Read More »The Baby Registry Nobody Warned Me About — And Why I Wish They Had
Hey there, beautiful mama. Yes, you! The one whose nightstand book has been face-down on page 23 since sometime last February.I see you.I used to be a reader. A real one. Two books a month, notes in the margins, the whole thing. Then I had… Read More »I Haven’t Sat Down to Read in Three Years. Here’s How I Still Finished 14 Books.
Common newborn feeding problems and how to solve them — from breastfeeding pain and low supply to bottle refusal and reflux.
Practical guide to throwing memorable kids’ birthday parties without breaking the bank, including tips for venue, guest list, activities, food, and decorations that actually work.
A comprehensive guide to sleep training that covers methods, timing, troubleshooting, and what to actually expect, written by a mother who has been in the trenches of sleep deprivation.
How to create a bedtime routine that signals sleep time to your baby — choosing activities, building consistency, and adjusting as baby grows.
A practical guide to helping children understand and express their emotions, with specific language, validation techniques, and strategies for when your own feelings get triggered.
A practical checklist of what you actually need for your newborn — and what you can skip. Real essentials for feeding, sleeping, diapering, and getting around safely.
