By Lauren Lodder of Mommy Owl During the late hours of the night, many of us lay awake, unable to turn off our minds and fall sleep. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 50 and 70 million Americans (roughly 1 in 5) get insufficient sleep, and […]
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15 Signs You or Your Spouse Went to a Big Ten University
By Julia Arnold of FranticMama.com Whether we like to admit it or not, some stereotypes aren’t too far off the mark. In the case of my fellow Big Ten graduates, I would venture to bet that most of us share certain stereotypical similarities, especially revolving around college sports and longstanding rivalries. […]
Dear Medical Professionals: Your Patients Need and Appreciate Your Compassion
By Jenny Jones of Life’s a Polyp Every day we touch the lives of others, whether it’s an encounter that’s so brief we barely notice it or an ongoing relationship through the years. No incident is too small. For good or bad, our interactions can be very impactful upon another. Encounters […]
10 Gym Behaviors Guaranteed To Send a Tired Mom Over the Edge
By Lauren Lodder of Mommy Owl I love the gym for innumerable reasons, not the least of which is it provides reliable childcare for two whole, glorious, kid-free hours. For two hours, I have the freedom to exercise (or not), take a shower, catch up on work, read a book, […]
50 Bizarre Behaviors of Sleep-Deprived Moms
By Lauren Lodder of Mommy Owl If you are a mom, chances are you have experienced sleep deprivation. After tending to your babies throughout the night, you force your bone-weary body out of bed to perform the various roles you play throughout the day: mother, wife, employee, domestic goddess. The […]
This Mom’s Search History Proves YouTube Was Made for Us
By Ambrosia Brody of Random Aspects of (My) Life I never really got on board with YouTube when it was gaining traction a few years ago. But that was mainly because I didn’t have too many questions that required step-by-step directions. My main areas of concern prior to raising two humans was […]
How to Never Get Asked to Host a Play Date at Your House
By Ambrosia Brody of Random Aspects of (My) Life That first play date can either make or break a mom friendship. The afternoon is like a test run to see how well her kids and your kids play together. It’s also the time to determine if you two have anything in common, […]
Is All Fair in War and Life? (The Ugly Truth of Fighting Depression)
By Dustin Medler of Depressive Dusty Wipe the blood from your cheek. Life is winding up to knock you down again. It’s a battle you inevitably can’t and won’t win. When do we decide to give up or fight back? It happens for some people in small bursts. Little set backs in […]