Perspectives in Parenting

Disclosure :: This post is part of a series for World Breastfeeding Week and is sponsored by  Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital.  ‘Allons Manger!’ :: Spice It Up for Increased Breastfeeding Success Breastfeeding moms often forgo flavor in their...

Before our daughters could speak, my husband and I would essentially speak for them. We would hold conversations with our children, but we would cover both sides of it. For instance: Husband: Here’s your bottle, Clara! Also, Husband: Thank you, Daddy! Or… Me:...

Hurricane Barry sure did bring a lot of drama. Some of you may have suffered damage to your home, and from someone who has experienced several different home disasters in her lifetime, my heart goes out to you. But...

Parenting ain’t easy, y’all! Sometimes the day to day grind gets tough and mundane. It’s hard! We lose ourselves in soccer practice, homework, meals, and even squeezing in relaxation. In the chaos that is life, sometimes our children veer...

This is not at all in any way, shape, or form sponsored. But, I did get a pretty cute baby out of the deal.  Here in Lafayette, we tend to have strong feelings about our OBs and the hospitals at...

I’m guilty of instant gratification, especially when it comes to communication. Today’s world makes communication easy and readily available. Texting, phone calls, emails, you name it. But where do we draw the line, or is there even such a...

I’m blessed to work in a female-dominant industry. Our CEO is female, as is her second in command and 1 of 2 Regional VPs. We have 16 different locations across 4 states, 15 are run by women and a...

Recently, a friend messaged me complaining that her regular sitter, a young lady in college, cancelled on her at the last minute. The sitter wasn't sick, she had scheduled an appointment during her regular babysitting hours. Oh, and the...

In Part 1, I talked about balancing life, motherhood and entrepreneurship. In this post, I want to share different ways friends can support the mompreneurs in their circle. When I became a stay-at-home mom, I needed a hobby that was,...

I enjoy cleaning. There is something so rewarding about transforming a chaotic, messy room into one of peace and order. I love a good before-and-after, and I like to see results. Before I had children, I worked full-time. I kept...