Parenting Wisdom

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My friend Merry just had her second baby girl and is balancing this adorable new baby with a 2 ½ year old, a husband, and she is studying full time to boot!  Girlfriend needs a nap! With no time for...

I wasn't ready for this job. I knew it. Just look at me; disorganized, lazy, self-centered, a champion at one thing only: Procrastination. I didn’t know how to do the job and had no real skills to speak of....

My husband, Brandon, made an excellent observation several days ago. He said, “By now, I’m used to the fact that you’re pregnant, but the concept of having a child within the next couple months is still a little unbelievable.” I couldn’t...

As parents, and especially as Moms, we are champion protectors.  Like a Mama Bird guarding her eggs, we protect our little chicks day in and day out.  We heed recall warnings, rid our homes of BPA laced sippy cups,...

I live with two little fashionistas.  Even though they are only 6 and 8, they are already experts on what is and is not fashionable. My older daughter, in particular, frequently has an opinion about what I’m wearing.  And...

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Last week we talked about the analogy of the "Four Horseman of the Apocalypse"- conquest, war, power and death and how they show up in marriage as criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling. I am so glad we are done...

You are busy, I know!  I am too.  There are mouths to feed, messes to clean and work to attend to.  Who has time to put on makeup?  Everyone!  If you have 5 minutes, you have no excuse.  Everyone deserves to...

There is something so special about mommy-daughter pictures.  It's such a tender relationship and to be able to capture even a glimpse of it in a photo (a professional picture nonetheless) is so incredible.  So when Jessica and Jason...

I’m now entering my THIRD TRIMESTER, the belly is really growing, and I can’t wait for the Scottsdale heat to break. God Bless all of you who have experienced the latter stages of pregnancy during August…I can’t even imagine....

I don’t know about you but I love date night. My husband and I try to go as often as we can, when babysitters and budgets permit. It’s good for us, our marriage, and let’s face it, it is...

Driving in the car with my kids in the back seat brings out best and the worst in me. Somehow, knowing they have a captive audience causes my kids to do things that make me want to either put...

It's that time again... and we couldn't be more excited to be teaming up with one of the greatest bloggers (and she's local) - Kelly with Everyday Chilldhood - for ARIZONA MOM'S NIGHT OUT!!! Here’s your chance to leave the kids...

If you are like most new moms out there (or any moms for that matter) I am sure you have struggled with the question “Do I give Motrin or Tylenol?” let me start off by explaining the differences between...

We first discovered this cute (hand made!) baby gear by Tiny Tater Tees at the Scottsdale Farmer's Market!  My son, Carter has a favorite stuffed animal monkey that he really can't live without.  So, the perfect shirt for him,...

Hey Ladies!  I am soooo excited to share this new opportunity with you.  Scottsdale Moms Blog has teamed up with the ladies at the Kim Courtney Swim School to offer a couple days of FREE swim lessons!!!  How fun...

If you're new and just stopping in... welcome!  We're so glad you have found Scottsdale Moms Blog! Today we're back with another Mommy SOS topic (yipee!!! - these are quickly becoming my favorite posts).  If you missed our first two...

The closet is staring at me and I am staring back.  We have been standing like this for a few minutes now.  The closet is passive and silent and I am feeling the anger in my blood rise.  I...

We are so excited to share with you that Scottsdale Moms Blog's Joy Cherrick is featured today on FiToriBLOG.com! From the interview: "How pregnancy and motherhood changed Joy… Before becoming pregnant, I did a bunch of research on what to eat and...

Last week, I talked about what is the most appropriate use of Facebook.  Bottom line: Be Friendly ;-)  Today, let's look at another aspect of Facebook... the dark side.  Duhn Duhn Duhn... We often use Facebook as a platform to voice our...

Most of the SMB moms out there have more experience than I do being pregnant, so I’m reaching out for some advice on a “growing” issue… “How on Earth are you supposed to sleep comfortably as you continue to get...

Just this week I left a comment on a dear friend's Facebook page, that I later realized could either be seen as a complement OR as a REALLY mean remark.  After seeing her response, I realized my mistake, sent...

Years before thinking about having children, Kevin and I met a couple who, being pregnant with their first, told us about their plans to go diaper free with their baby.  Huh? Well, I have no clue how that turned out...

Summer is a time when family gets to bask in lazy moments. It’s a time for barbeques, sleepovers, Friday matinees and road trips. It’s also known for boredom crazed children, sunburns, excruciating visits from relatives and moms that are...

One of my favorite mommy blogs, BecomingMom, has a series entitled "Mommy SOS" where she asks her readers to give their insight into various mommy-matters. I've always loved these posts as I feel like all of the comments are...

Almost two weeks ago, I told you aboutmy decision to start weaning my daughter onto formula from breast milk.  Well, my darlings, here's the update: First of all, Reagan LOVES her bottle!  When I start making it she makes this...

A HUGE thank you to Session Nine Photography for being so willing to take photos of our first event!  We are so pleased with them.  Can't wait for the next event.... Click HERE to view all of the photos from...

Today, I was completely spoiled with a facial and massage at bleupond spa located in Old Town.  First, you should know that I've NEVER had a facial NOR have I had a professional massage.  I didn't know what to expect... Lanaya...

For the past eleven months, I have happily breastfed my daughter.  Once the marathon of the first three months ended (10-15 times per day!), we relaxed into a wonderful routine.  She's been eating solid food since about 4 months...