Category: Healthy Relationships

The reassuring truth is that there is no one right way to care for your child, and being a good parent isn’t about being perfect. It’s about loving your child, being there for them, and helping them become the best person they can be.

Recently, in the Live and Learn with Your Baby class I attend, we listened to a guest speaker, Marissa, discuss body safety. It can be a difficult topic to talk about (or even think about), but it is essential for the safety and well -being of our kids. I am grateful for a class that was willing to approach this topic so that I could feel more confident about keeping my daughter safe, and so I want to share what I learned.

Your relationship will likely look a little different in the postpartum season, and that is okay. This does not mean neglecting your marriage; communicate with each other and find what works for you as a couple.

Was I doing something wrong? Not doing enough? Was I failing my daughter?

I think it's most important to remember that Delilah's capable and wants to interact with as much of her life as she and it's my job to encourage her as she goes!

Delilah had her first sleepover this weekend!

When the opportunity for a road trip arose, we decided to go for it. I was incredibly nervous about the drive. I was especially excited for this road trip not just to see family, but because Delilah had the opportunity to socialize with other children while we were there.

The important role of fathers in our lives, from baby to adult, is something we all know and understand.

Parents often feel alone; I know I have.