Mamahood

The Worrywart…

Nothing will make you more aware of your mortality than when you become a parent. That’s what has happened to me and it has been paralyzing at times. So much so, that I called my beloved ObGyn the other day and asked if I was suffering from Postpartum Depression. He said…

Read More

Mamahood

New Years… Family Style!

I hope everyone had a beautiful holiday. Can you believe it’s almost 2016?!? How did that happen? Wasn’t it just Easter? My girls are definitely not old enough to stay up till the clock strikes midnight or pop bottles… of milk 😉 But it made me consider ways I could celebrate the coming New Year with my little monkeys…

Read More

Mamahood

Kids in the Kitchen…

The holiday season can be completely overwhelming. The mere thought of having your kids “help” you with holiday baking could send even the most grounded parent over the edge. It doesn’t have to be this way… I promise!

Read More

Mamahood

The Need to Journal…

I kept a pretty solid baby book/journal of Mabel’s first year. I had everything in there. The date of her first smile, when she rolled over, and when she slept through the night. Oh wait, I’m still waiting for that to happen 😉 You see where I’m going with it. I recorded everything until one day, I just stopped. I would say to myself, there’s no way I’ll ever forget this moment! It’s ok if I don’t write it down because I’ll etch it in my memory forever. Well… I forgot the moment. Couldn’t even tell you what it was or when it happened…

Read More

Mamahood

Stay Sane On A Plane… With Toddlers

Holiday travel season is nearly upon us. I’m almost breaking into a sweat thinking about it. Nobody wants to be “that parent” on a plane with the crying baby or screaming toddler, but sometimes it happens no matter what you do. Do your very best, but do NOT have a Mommy meltdown if things don’t go according to plan. Remember, these kids smell fear and can feed off our anxiety. Calm and cool wins the race… or maybe it’s a case of fake it till you make it?! I’m good at that one! Below are my tried and tested tips for plane travel…

Read More

Sign-up for the latest scoop.
Emma's Newsletter