My diaper-clad daughter is standing on the treadmill in the corner of the living room.  She is refusing to get dressed this morning.  She knows the treadmill is off-limits, but there she... Read more >>

Having been at this parenting thing for a while, having gone through various trials that have tested my resolve and my will to carry on, I have decided that potty training, while eventually yielding a... Read more >>

“NO, I do it.” Whether it’s walking up the stairs without holding someone’s hand, putting on (and selecting) her own clothes, or carrying the way-too-heavy grocery bags, my... Read more >>

There is a saying in our family: “One couch.” This means … literally one couch. Wherever you are in the room, you must move and join together on one couch—and sit together as... Read more >>

Toddlers are selective, predictable, and stubborn. Here are some tips to make lunchtime fun for your toddler! Schedule: A key to good behavior during a toddler’s lunchtime is... Read more >>

It began innocently enough, as these things often do. I’m trudging back to the car with my then three-year-old reclining in his stroller and the baby jutting from the front pack after hours... Read more >>

March Madness has officially hit our household, and with it comes the 24-7 onslaught of SportsCenter, bracket updates, and game recaps. I have actually been more into the tournament this year, despite... Read more >>

My two-year-old still wakes up in the middle of the night sometimes. I don’t mind this nearly as much as I did when she was a baby, because instead of crying, she talks! Sometimes her requests... Read more >>

No matter how many times you try to push them away, they always want to stick their face right in your crotch.  They throw food and drinks on the floor when they are excited or pissed off. ... Read more >>

I’m a firm believer in mutual respect when it comes to parenting. My feelings is, if I ask for advice then please give me your honest opinion. If I don’t ask, mind your own business.... Read more >>