1st time older mommies & daddies
Toddlers and electronic devices don’t mix. This is my first post on my new laptop since my toddler poured coffee on my old MacBook. Ugh. Yes, when you have a toddler expect anything. Just when you think you have your eyes on them but turn your back for a second, forget about it. Continue reading “Toddlers + Electronic Devices = Proceed With Caution!”
Skipping naps can happen from time to time, as you can see there is no video today because my daughter and I have been going nonstop. Continue reading “Skipping Naps: When Toddler’s Go Non-Stop”
Our daughter has loved washable crayons and markers ever since she started coloring at the YMCA. So, I got a little table for her and her first coloring book. She is so ready for preschool. Continue reading “Washable Crayons & Markers: Can Coloring Help Prepare Toddlers For Preschool?”
Children learn how to be tenacious early on and they are little scientists experimenting with their world around them. My daughter will try and try something until she gets it right. Continue reading “Tenacious Children & Learning It’s Okay To Be Imperfect”
Life with a toddler is a fun journey, and I didn’t think I would enjoy myself so much until I had our little rug-rat. My daughter is super happy, loving, fun and independent. I am amazed at how far she’s already come. Continue reading “Life Not Taken For Granted: When Toddler’s Start Growing Up”
Groupon is so awesome, seriously! I love Groupon for the obvious reasons that you get great discounts for the entire family! Continue reading “GET YOUR GROUPON…ON: MOMS HAVE TO LOVE DISCOUNTS”
My toddler is 21 months and she hardly has any hair, which is surprising to me because I have thick hair. My husband also has relatively thick hair except for the fact that his hair is now thinning. So, I am perplexed that our daughter has fine hair and not much of it yet. Continue reading “Hair Growth: My Toddler Is Almost 2 & Hardly Has Any Hair!”
Life with a toddler is nonstop, gosh, I am not exaggerating when I say that you have to put your running shoes on. My daughter has been going nonstop since she was in the womb. Continue reading “Toddler Life: Moms, Put Your Running Shoes On!”
Before I begin instructions on my sashimi salad, I have a quick note. I’m no longer going to post videos and articles every day. I will likely post 4-5 days a week, some weeks I’ll do more if I can or less if I can’t.
Okay, so let’s get cooking, shall we? Continue reading “How To Make High Protein Sashimi Salad”
Parental tag team is necessary when adults need to get away and handle responsibilities. Continue reading “Parental Tag-Team: Scheduling Personal Time When You Have a Toddler”
The Coop just opened its doors December 1st of this year the latest indoor play park in the Southbay. Continue reading “The Coop: New Southbay Indoor Play Park ( A REVIEW)”
High protein burger is an alternative to eating the carbs you’re trying to avoid while dieting and it’s simple, all you need are the following ingredients: Continue reading “Low Carb, High Protein Burger Wrapped In Lettuce”
Diversity in playtime for your toddler is very important, so get them out of the home and research new parks. If you remain stuck in the house a good part of the day, your toddler will get bored and will turn your home upside down. Continue reading “Toddler Brain Growth: Parents Be Active Participant In Playtime Diversity”
Today, I put my daughter in a fancy, frilly red dress that she got for Christmas. I hadn’t let her wear it because she’s a bit tomboyish. However, today I decided to put the dress on her anyway, especially as it was perfect for Valentine’s Day photos. The best thing about living close to the beach is that you can schedule your own photo shoots. Continue reading “Spending Time With Her: My Funny & Amazing Daughter”
Love is not hard to find, if you see that you already have plenty of it in your life. And if you’re single but, you are lucky to have a pet, don’t forget they can make your heart day special. Continue reading “Happy Valentine’s Day: Finding Love In The Strangest Places”
Personalizing gifts is super simple and if you’re a mom, dad, or parent I’m sure you’re familiar with Shutterfly and Tiny Prints. As a content producer, I love photography because it documents life as it occurs. Once you take a photo, it exists forever. Continue reading “Valentine’s Day: Personalizing Your Gift With Photography”
Let me share a secret with all you gentlemen out there. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Go figure, right? A little bling goes a long way toward melting a lady’s heart, as I learned this weekend for Valentine’s Day. Continue reading “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend & Can Be a Guy’s, Too”
I have 3 kids, two fur babies and a toddler and yes, the fur babies came first. They’re getting old, too. Abraham (Japanese Chin/Yorkie) is 8 years old and Abigail (Japanese Chin) is 7 years old. Continue reading “Family Day With Fur Babies: Even Toddlers Enjoy The Dog Park!”
A fearless toddler can come in all sizes; one need not necessarily be on the 100th growth percentile to demonstrate confidence. Continue reading “My Petite Fearless Toddler: Confidence Comes In All Sizes”
Today’s fiasco in trying to find a stupid sleep sack is yet another reminder why I am an Amazon Prime member. You get free shipment and you don’t have to fool around driving all over the place looking for what you need. Continue reading “MY REVIEW ON 4 MAJOR STORES & WHY I WILL BE BUYING MORE ONLINE”
A sleep sack might be the only thing to rein our daughter in at night. Because, when it comes to independent streaks in toddlers, our daughter takes the top prize. She has a motor that just won’t quit. She goes and goes until finally crashing at bedtime. Thank goodness she tires herself out and sleeps about 12 hours a night. Continue reading “Independent Streaks in Toddlers: The Only Thing Stopping Our Daughter is a Sleep Sack”
Dieting has officially sucked me in the health kick zone, so now I am super motivated to eat healthier and yes, cook if I have to. Case in point: I made stuffed red bell peppers today for the first time! Continue reading “DIETING DOWN: HEALTHY STUFFED RED BELL PEPPERS”
Coffee and A.D.D. equals a nice diagnosis of a rambling blog post, but coffee helps me to ramble less. Go figure. Obviously, today, the coffee isn’t working. Ha ha ha. Continue reading “Coffee + A.D.D. + 3-Day Baby Food Juice Diet = Rambling Blog Post Diagnosis”
Losing weight takes dedication and a lot of jiu jitsu scheduling techniques when it comes to parenting and chasing a toddler around! I’m nearing the end of my official second day of the 3-day juice fast, and I had a better weigh-in this morning. Tomorrow morning will be my 3rd and final weigh-in to gauge how much I’ve lost. Continue reading “LOSING WEIGHT IS AN EXERCISE OF THE MIND, BODY & SPIRIT”
I’m on day two of the juice fast, which is essentially a baby food diet. I even went and bought a bunch of those baby food squeeze pouches. Continue reading “A Baby Food Diet Might Help Mama Shed Some Extra Pounds”
I decided to do a 3-day juice fast after I weighed myself this morning and the scale flashed 145 lbs. Just a week ago I was 143.8 and now I am up! Gosh, it’s not like I’m gorging on pizza every night. If you see my posts, I’m eating salads and exercising and everything. Continue reading “My 3-Day Juice Fast: Liquid Diet For Weight Loss”
The biggest challenge to losing weight is the lack of momentum one feels once we’ve fallen off the exercise wagon. If we stop making losing weight a routine, then it’s harder to regain momentum after time has lapsed. Continue reading “Moms Losing Weight: Begin Where You Are Right Now… Just Start!”
Eating healthy is hard to do, not only trying to make your toddler do so but yourself, as well. Continue reading “Healthy Eating: Get Your Toddler To Enjoy Eating Healthier”
Exercise is so important for parents, especially if you’re a writer and constantly sitting on your fat ass at the computer. You need to get up and move! I’ve been slacking lately because my daughter is 21 months and at that age where she’s all over the place. I find myself dropping her off at the YMCA day care and joining other parents plopped in front of their computers or books just to get work done. Continue reading “EVERY MAMA NEEDS EXERCISE: WALK, RUN, BIKE, SWIM…JUST GET OUT & MOVE!”
Being a writer isn’t easy. Being a mom is even harder. Doing both simultaneously is huge juggling act.
Amid all of this, I went to the West Coast Writer’s Conference this weekend. It was 3 days of non-stop workshops packed with valuable information. Continue reading “MOM + WRITER: HOW TO JUGGLE PARENTHOOD & FIND TIME TO WRITE”
Family time can be anything you make it and doesn’t necessarily require a huge expensive production. Bonding with your child cost nothing but your love, as it’s vital to their confidence and upbringing. So as Daddy, I try to take advantage of every opportunity I get to strengthen my relationship with my daughter and to help her learn and grow. Continue reading “Dear Moms & Dads: Family Time Is What You Make Of It”
Sharing parental roles reduces stress in the family and enforces consistency in children. Kids rely on their parents being consistent with them and developing a routine. Continue reading “Sharing Parental Roles and Consistency”
I am fat according to the BMI calculator. I’m 5 feet 2 inches and should be between 100-125 or so. First of all, I can never ever weigh 100 pounds! Continue reading “Yep, I am Fat: How To NOT Lose Weight After Childbirth”
There are various types of parenting techniques. It’s been a big debate to let your child cry it out or not. We don’t let our child cry it out and usually rock her, if she is having a hard time falling asleep. But, this week I finally let her cry it out and it worked. She fell asleep within 5 minutes. Continue reading “Cry It Out: When Should Parents Let Their Child Cry?”
I ♥♥♥ seared ahi tuna salad and I also ♥ sriracha, so I made seared sriracha ahi tuna salad at home. It’s super easy and delicious! Honestly, I tend to worry when I cook fish because of the fishy taste, as some fish are a challenge to cook. Continue reading “How To Make Seared Sriracha Ahi Tuna Salad At Home!”
(Depression In Moms- Part 2)
You aren’t a bad mom if you admit you suffer from depression. But it is a transition, albeit a slightly more complicated one beyond becoming a new mother, that takes adjusting to.
Continue reading “Depression & Motherhood: New Job Title As Mom = Major Adjustment”
(Depression In Moms- Part 1)
There’s a big difference between clinical depression and postpartum depression. For one, clinical depression usually pre-exists pregnancy or giving birth. However, if you are prone to depression, the likelihood for you to experience depression after giving birth is higher. But don’t mistake postpartum depression with general depression.
Continue reading “Postpartum Depression vs. General Depression: There’s A Big Difference”
It’s exciting getting your child engaged in new surroundings. I get a kick out of watching my daughter’s sheer amazement at every little thing no matter how mundane they may seem to be. Continue reading “Children Find The Littlest Things Exciting: Lessons Learned by New Parents”
(My Korean Culture- Part 2)
Korean bulgogi is my family’s favorite, my daughter and husband love it. It is simple to make and you can be creative while making it healthy. When you are short with time, it’s best to add vegetables in with the meat, soak it all with bulgogi sauce and finally bake it in the oven. Continue reading “Make It Healthy: Korean Bulgogi Slow Cooked With Vegetables”
(My Korean Culture- Part 1)
Being half Korean, I love exploring my culture and especially dig when a Korean grocery store opens up in my neighborhood. Korean grocery stores are everywhere, but it’s especially nice when you don’t have to commute to one. H-Mart in Torrance recently opened in my neighborhood and so it is a treat to go there. Continue reading “Exploring My Korean Culture Through Food: H-Mart, Best Korean Grocery Store”
Yes, manually pumping your breast milk is like milking a cow, no joke and if you feel like one, join the club. But, it does works as well as breast pumps. I brought the pump with me to Palm Springs, but forgot the power cord of all things. Ugh. Continue reading “Manually Pumping Your Breast Milk: No Offense, It’s Like Milking A Cow”
Spa Day Article Delay: We’ve been driving 3-4 hours. Traffic is bad from Palm Springs to Redondo Beach.
Spa day isn’t everyday, that’s why it’s a special day, sort of like a holiday from parenting. Yes, I know there isn’t such a thing as an off day from parenting, but all moms need a little break. Continue reading “Treat Yourself: Why All Momma’s Need One Designated Spa Day”
Vacationing away from the toddler, at least for a day or two, is perfectly fine. Gosh, the idea of being away from my toddler for two days feels extreme, at least I think initially.
Continue reading “Vacationing Away From The Toddler: He/She Will Be Fine!”
Capturing childhood moments is so vital, which is why I have some type of recording device with me at all times. It’s amazing how much the iPhone comes in handy. I currently have the iPhone 6 Plus and would love to upgrade to the iPhone 7, but instead I’ll waiting for the 8. Continue reading “Capturing Childhood Moments: Motherhood From The Camera Lens”
Toddlerhood is its own category for first time parents. There are many, many extremely annoying, frustrating, “Don’t touch that!” and, “Stop, no…I said no!” moments when you are the parent of a toddler. Continue reading “Having A Toddler Is An Adventure That Never Stops!”
I rarely eat pork, but enjoy it once in a while. What is fun is experimenting when I cook and throwing things together. Of course, I’m all for following a recipe but I also like to come up with my own. I later found out that the recipe I “threw together” is already a recipe. Continue reading “Slow Cooked Pork Tenderloin Smothered In Mushroom Sauce”
Breastfeeding is very personal decision between the mama and her child. It’s not up to anyone or anything else except Mother Nature. Not all moms produce enough to sustain her child for the recommended year. Other times, some babies are just finicky and won’t latch, or they prefer the bottle. Continue reading “Breastfeeding Beyond 1 Year: How Long Should You Breastfeed?”
Name brand diapers are usually in every major store. But Parent’s Choice Diapers are specifically a Target brand. Wal-Mart carries Up & Up Diapers, which I have also tried. You see, this mama isn’t huge on name brands and certainly isn’t big on spending money. Continue reading “Parent’s Choice Diapers Versus Expensive Name Brands”
Attachment anxiety in toddlers is normal, but it isn’t always easy to deal with as a parent. As a child, I was clingy with my mom and now, I suppose, that trait has been passed down to my daughter. It’s not like we’ve got a family secret recipe on, “How to make your baby clingy.” Continue reading “Attachment Anxiety in Babies, Toddlers, & Kids: Dealing With Strong Bonds”
There’s nothing like a good Belgian waffles and as it turns out, they’re super easy to make from home. And guess what, yes, I love to cook. Food is one of my love languages, and that entails eating as well as making sure my loved ones are well fed. Continue reading “Belgian Waffles Made Easy: Home Cooking with Your Own Waffle Maker”
Ever since I tried frozen microwavable cabbage rolls with tomato sauce, I was hooked! The only problem it was super expensive. Try $7 or so for 2 stupid little cabbage rolls! Continue reading “My Healthy Version of Cabbage Rolls With Tomato Sauce”
It’s easy to allow ourselves to not appreciate our time with our children because being a parent isn’t always fun. Being a parent is the single hardest job, in my opinion, that any human will ever do. We don’t always appreciate our job as a mom or a dad because we’re not always good at it. Most of us will always be novices, learning along the way and making a bunch of mistakes. But, we get up the next day and we try a little harder. Continue reading “Why We Should All Appreciate Our Child & Our Important Role As Parents”
Elmo is everywhere in our home. He’s taken over and living rent-free. Ever since our daughter laid eyes on him on Sesame Street, it’s been love at first sight! Continue reading “I’m Sick of Elmo: My Toddler’s Red, Furry Obsession!”
When our daughter was 8-months we noticed tiny little bumps on her legs. At first, we thought it was a little rash and it would go away. Our pediatrician even thought so and gave us steroid cream. But, when it didn’t go away, we ended up getting referred to a dermatologist. Continue reading “Molluscum Contagiosum: Most Common Toddlers & Kids Skin Condition”
Playing indoors has its benefits, even if you have just a couple of places to pick from that are free. Admittedly, I can never live in Seattle because it’s way too depressingly rainy and this mama is prone to getting “the bummies.” Continue reading “Playing Indoors When It’s Raining Outside: Keep Your Toddler Busy!”
I recently discovered Payless shoes for toddlers and I absolutely love them. I know many mothers out there will likely get upset with me when I say that I’ve never bought a pair of Freshly Picked shoes. Honestly, the reason for me is simple. They’re way too expensive. Don’t get me wrong; they’re super cute shoes and all. But…60 bucks? For baby shoes? Seriously? Continue reading “Payless Shoes For Toddlers vs. Freshly Picked- My Review On Both”
“Read to your child,” you hear many people say and see on PBS commercials regarding the importance of story time on child development. My husband and I are both writers and avid readers. Although I am a slow reader, I do read quite a bit and am currently reading The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak. It’s a spectacular book, given to me by my sister for Christmas. Continue reading “Top 10 Toddler Books You Should Read To Your Child”
My last name is Gray and I started living up to the pedigree when I was just 27 years old. That’s when I noticed the first strand of gray hair in my coif. I muttered something under my breath and hastily plucked it from the root. It didn’t work. Continue reading “40-Something & Ready To Dye: Get Rid Of Gray”
The best part about the YMCA is that it’s very family oriented. My husband and I made the mistake of paying for a gym close to our home that doesn’t provide daycare. Close proximity overruled common sense that should’ve told us, “hey dummy, you’ve got a kid remember?” Continue reading “YMCA Family Pass Is The Absolute Best Investment EVER!”
Building memories requires unplanned excursions, even if it means getting derailed. Case in point, we just got back from Las Vegas. It took 4 hours just to get from Vegas to the state line. Yes, 4 hours. Picture our Prius: We have our 19 month old + 2 dogs + Christmas gifts. Continue reading “Building Memories Means Remaining Flexible As A Parent”
A road trip is fun, but a lot work. We’re preparing for our own road trip to Vegas for Christmas, and no not to hit the slots. We have family in Vegas, so we’re hitting the road. The last time we attempted to take the 4 hour drive from Los Angeles was when Ariabella was just 3 months old. We also brought our 2 dogs. Talk about a nightmare. Continue reading “Our Vegas Family Christmas: Tips For That Road Trip”
Snot is no fun to clean up on a toddler, especially if they’re not yet talking and they don’t know how to blow their nose yet. I recently invited my friend and her toddler to join us at an indoor play park. She let me know that her son, just a month older than Ariabella, was just getting over a cold. Continue reading “NoseFrida: Suck Your Baby’s Snot, It Works!”
Motherhood is an amazing experience, but it can be all-consuming. Time management is so important when you’re a parent, especially if you’re a new mom. In the beginning, I immersed myself in motherhood because I’m not the type to do things halfway. Continue reading “To All Moms Going Through Motherhood: Do NOT Lose Your Identity!”
A baby sitter is not you, of course. I do get it. It’s tough to part from our children not to mention trust a stranger with your baby. You need to save your sanity as a parent, especially if you’re a mama that works from home like I do. Continue reading “Dear Super Moms: Save Your Sanity & Get A Part-Time Baby Sitter”
An indoor playground helps to keep your toddler learning by exploring new environments. Toddler’s need diverse experiences in order to grow. Outdoor playgrounds are obviously free and if you have one you can walk to, even better. Continue reading “Benefits Of Taking Your Toddler To An Indoor Playground”
I know it seems inhumane for some who think that putting children on a child harness is wrong. A child harness isn’t a bad thing, it’s keeps kids safe and it keeps your energetic toddler within reach. Continue reading “Putting Your Toddler on a Child Leash: Safety Outwieghs What Critics Say”
It’s been a week since I’ve had surgery. It came about all too suddenly when I was notified that my “end of August” surgery was being pushed up to Aug. 2 based on the doctor’s schedule. It was such a fast surgery. Continue reading “Post ACL Surgery: My Road to Recovery Begins Now”
Traveling is stressful, let alone traveling with baby for the first time. We recently learned how to make traveling with baby a little less stressful on both baby and parents. Continue reading “Traveling With Baby: How To Ease The Stress From Travel”
Are you an only child and now have just one? I have one toddler so far and I’ve noticed
that my daughter is very friendly. She loves playing with other kids regardless if reciprocated or not. Continue reading “‘Only Child’ Syndrome & Scheduling Play Dates With Other Toddlers”
Organic living takes discipline and purpose, although we don’t always have the follow through. There is no better way to appreciate and practice an organic lifestyle then to make it a point to visit your local farmers market. Continue reading “Organic Living: Why I Love Supporting Local Farmers Markets”
Knee surgery is what I desperately tried to avoid. I can’t avoid it any longer. I had no idea that I had torn my ACL 6 years ago, but as I wrote in a recent post, “Are You Too Hard or Easy On Yourself,” for my other blog. Continue reading “Knee Surgery = Mama’s Gonna Need It!”
Having a birthday when you’re in your 20s or your 30s definitely resonates much differently. Each era feels differently. You feel invincible in your 20s, you’re able to party and hold a decent job in your 30s, and then there are the 40s. Continue reading “Birthdays: Aging Parents Getting Younger”
It’s really hard deciding on a baby carrier because there are so many. But, one that I love is the Moby Wrap. The Moby Wrap is very swaddle-like and has an intimacy that both momma and baby can enjoy. Continue reading “The Moby Wrap: My Personal Review”
Yes, I have a goofy Korean mom who of course has an accent and she says the strangest things. I learned a lot from having a little Korean mom one who was trilingual in Spanish, Korean, and English. Continue reading “Multi-Cultural Parents: I have A Goofy Korean Mom”
Family dogs, especially puppies, can be cute but they are a lot of work. Abraham is half Japanese Chin and half Yorkie. He is about 18 pounds and will always be my first baby. When I first purchased him, I was lonely and deep down in my gut I felt a yearning to care for something…someone. Continue reading “Should 1st Time Parents Get Family Dogs?”
My baby farts like an adult, and her farts are as loud as can be. There is no silencing or muting them with her diaper. It makes no difference if I’m on an important phone call, when it’s really not a good time to let one RIP. Continue reading “My Baby Farts Like An Adult”
If you’re new to the child rearing or even a veteran, most if not all moms have one thing in common: They’re continually exhausted. Wearing makeup benefits self-esteem and can boost a tired mom’s confidence. But, the last thing moms think about is doting on themselves. Continue reading “Dear Moms: Makeup Benefits Self-Esteem”
We can all become defensive of our offspring, despite the fact that some parents might actually be raising a mean kid. My daughter just turned 13 months. She’s walking, blabbering, and learning words like fish, beach, up, dog, yeah, no, hi, momma, and dada. Continue reading “Oblivious Parents: Are You Raising A Mean Kid?”
I have a spontaneous baby girl who is constantly keeping me on my toes and helping me to appreciate special impromptu moments. Continue reading “What My Spontaneous Baby Girl Has Taught Me”
Building confidence in children doesn’t start when they’re teens or young adults but instead should be instilled in babies from the time they can understand praise. Continue reading “The Importance Of Building Your Baby’s Confidence”
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I never thought that going to the park would be a sleep remedy for my little one, but I have found it to be a natural sleep aide for my baby. In fact, a daily dose of fresh air is said to not only assist your baby in catching a good night’s rest, but help him/her to sleep longer. Continue reading “Can Family Park Day Be A Sleep Remedy For Baby?”
If you are a helicopter mom, you need to understand that babies once mobile get overcome with curiosity and want to explore. If you are a first time mommy like me, you’ll likely be guilty of being a helicopter mom from time to time. Continue reading “Confessions of a Helicopter Mom: Let Kids Be Kids!”
Time is a valuable resource that, when gone, we can’t retrieve. But, if you don’t take time for yourself or your spouse, parenting starts to feel like a burden rather than a joy. It’s physically and emotionally draining no matter what age you are when you and your partner have a baby. Continue reading “Making Time for Yourself & Spouse is Vital for Any New Parent”
Consistency is super important when parenting, as I realize being a new dad and learning along the way. Our daughter goes to bed every night between 7 and 7:30 p.m. and sleeps usually till about 5:30 or 6 a.m. the following morning followed by a sunrise nursing session. Continue reading “The Importance of Consistency for Children”
Baby food can be super easy to make, more easy than you might think. I’m not a huge cook, but I absolutely love cooking soup. One of my favorite things to do is to throw a bunch of stuff in the crockpot and let it slow cook all day. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I would make a ton of soup and so it’s no surprise that my daughter loves my soups.
Baby food is very simple to make when you throw it all in the crockpot. Depending upon the size of your family. Since there’s just three in ours, we usually have enough for mommy and daddy and then enough to blend to make into baby food. Continue reading “Crockpot Your Way To Home Made Baby Food”
Your Mommy Body Is BeautifulA woman’s body goes through extreme changes during pregnancy and after giving birth. After childbirth many things change, especially our daily routine. For the first three to six months of our baby’s lives, our sleep patterns are interrupted due to waking up every two hours for feeding. Continue reading “Postpartum Care: Loving Your Post-Childbirth Body”
Having a baby is all about prioritization and planning. Case in point: The seemingly innocuous trip to the beach with a tent or playshade to protect your little one. Here’s my story: Continue reading “Pop-Up Tent Perfection: Lessons to Learn Before Family Beach Day”
#StayAtHomeMoms
#StayAtHomeMoms are special mothers that make a serious decision to put their child first. This is not to say that working mother’s don’t love their children. #StayAtHomeMoms are rare in this 21st century of career and ambition. Continue reading “#StayAtHomeMoms: For At Least The First Year”