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Mom Calm Ideas:

I recently met with a group of moms with young children as a way to understand their struggles during Covid, and help them carve out some me-time, even though it seems there’s never enough time for mom. 

One mom said, “I can tell that my family feels calmer and...

Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mamas with young kiddos! 

What a great day to relax and be pampered by your partner and your family.  Remember, your happiness trickles down to their happiness.

While many of you and your families are being impacted by Covid-19, you are probably...

Dear Moms and Couples with young children,

I've been thinking about all the chaos and stress in the world, during this Covid-19 pandemic, and was wondering how to help moms and couples with young children, like you who are stuck at home.

Check out these 75 ideas to survive your cabin fever and...

Dear Moms with young children ,

While you are probably experiencing a lot of fear and uncertainty with this COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted you to know I’m thinking of you and your families especially during this time, and wanted to send you a free gift.

Just the other day, I heard a...

Mama, You’ve Got This!

There are so many unknowns and new territory to discover when you’re raising young children.  It’s no wonder you may struggle with self-doubt and guilt about your decisions.

You are not alone.  After working with Mamas with young children...

Dear Moms,

You deserve a laugh today.  I wanted to share this amazing mom who reminds us about the simple joys in life.

Check this out for a good laugh just for mom:  https://youtu.be/aHeCqUOTbRc

Enjoy,

Lori

I recently had a new mom of one-year-old twins email me with this important and common concern: 

“Having children magnified our differences . . .  every decision became more about who was right and who was wrong, and pushed us very far apart. When you feel so far apart, you begin...

New Parents are you struggling to get your sex life back?  

7 Tips for a Creative Sex Life!

Dear new parents and couples with young children.  Are you struggling to get your sex life back because you're so busy and tired from raising young children?

Check out my friend and colleague,...

New Parents Struggling to Communicate? 

8 Key Questions for Blame-Free Conversations 

New parents and couples with young children often struggle with patience and goodwill, especially when dealing with the multiple decisions that are part of everyday family life with young...

A Mother's Day Story:

The New Dad, an Infant Car Seat, and a Sitz Bath

I was hurrying out of the hospital to get to my car so I could pick up my mom after her surgery. As I was walking, I couldn’t help but notice this new dad carrying an infant car seat in one hand, and a sitz...