It’s not even winter yet, and it’s SNOWING!!! My little guy and I went outside and played for a good 30 minutes. I didn’t rush him. Instead, I watched him look up at the sky in wonder, amazement as the snowflakes increased in size and intensity. As we walked around, he pointed out these beautiful…
Talk to your baby!!
After my little one was born, my mom gave me a great piece of advice: Talk to your child! Talk to your baby about any and everything! And if you don’t know what to say, read to him. Read books. Read magazines. Read the newspaper. Boy have I taken that to heart! My husband and…
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How to talk to your kids about Charlottesville
No matter how hard we try, we can’t protect our kids from the world. We can shower them with love. We can teach them right from wrong. We can make sure they only view positive images on TV and social media, but at some point, they’re going to see the ugliness that is out there….
Teaching your Toddler to be a Good Steward of the Earth
Summer is finally here, and it’s time to hit the great outdoors!! My little boy absolutely loves going outside. He loves looking at ants, spiders, ladybugs, squirrels and any other creature lurking around. Whenever he sees a bee, he makes the most adorable buzzing sound and then sings the first verse of “Baby Bumble Bee.”…
Indian Anyone?
I’ve decided to take up Indian cooking! Not just any kind of Indian cooking, but South Indian cooking — specifically foods from Tamil Nadu. The foods of India are as varied as the regions and the languages, so what makes South Indian foods so special? The preparation, the ingredients and most importantly the love! First up, iddyappam and…
What’s in a Name?
Choosing a name for your child can cause loads of anxiety. According to The Guardian, one out of every five moms would give their child a different name if they had to do it all over again. Every year, the Baby Center releases the top 100 most popular baby names. For 2016, the winners are…
Up, Up and Away! Traveling Internationally with a Toddler
My husband and I recently flew 18 hours to India with a 19-month-old. That’s right! We flew 14 hours to Doha and then another 4 hours to Chennai with our little boy. He was a complete angel! And people in the airport and on the planes were so kind to us. They let us cut security…
Fred and Fiona: Fuzzy Blue Monsters with Finicky Fur by Dr. Renu Mansukhani
My good friend, Renu, recently wrote a book with her children. She talks about the whole experience in this guest blog. Check it out! Have you ever felt stuck as a working mom? That something was missing? I know I am really good at my job and a pretty good mom, but somehow, it wasn’t enough….
MommyCon: Coming to a City Near You
When it comes to finding answers, no question is too big or too small for the experts at MommyCon. What’s MommyCon you ask? It’s the Comic-Con of parenting!
Poop Pops Anyone?!?!?
Moms spend a lot of time talking about poop! The color, smell, frequency and consistency of your child’s stool can elicit every emotion from fear to joy!
Kym Whitley: Build Your Village
Mommyhood Matters recently spoke with comedienne Kim Whitley, who had some great advice for parents doing it solo. “Build your village,” the single mom said. “Get all your friends and cousins and family members and ask for help.” Whitley would know. The star suddenly became a parent when the young girl she was mentoring gave…
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