Bounce “Forward” After Baby
Having a baby is one of the most magical experiences a woman can ever go through. However, once the baby is born, you might face particular challenges you never had…
DetailsThe O’Register Summer 2020 RV Road Trip!
Hey Friends! It has been a hot minute since I have blogged, but I am planning to change that in this season of life! As I enter a phase of…
DetailsWildfire Smoke Safety Tips
California Poison Control System (CPCS), the largest single provider of poison control services in the U.S., has issued a warning about the dangers of wildfire smoke for children and adults…
DetailsMy Number One Pet Peeve
For my first blog post, I’m going to get straight to the point with my number one pet peeve. The idea that a mother should “enjoy every minute of motherhood…
DetailsStart a Garden—Make it a Lesson!
Not only do I firmly believe that gardening gives children a greater appreciation for nature, but I believe that the garden can be a classroom and a great way to…
DetailsThe Basics of Flu Prevention
Flu season comes around every year, and every year it causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of deaths. Even otherwise healthy people can…
DetailsManaging your Child’s Winter Skin Issues
Seasonal weather changes can wreak havoc on your little one’s skin. As temperatures drop and the wind whips up, skin can lose water and natural oils more quickly than normal.…
Details4 Comforts for Bereaved Parents
The loss of a child is the ultimate heartbreak. After my son, Zach, died in my arms at birth from a cardiac tumor in 2010, an intense longing and sadness…
DetailsInternational Women’s Day Book Guide
As International Women’s Day (March 8th) approaches, check out this list of inspirational books for young women. These books about heroines all have a compelling message, which is: there is…
DetailsCelebrating the Gift of Adoption
Each year, November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness Month. This is an important observance for me because there are approximately 140 million children worldwide who are orphaned and in desperate need…
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