I Thought I Knew Mama by Charise Rohm Nulsen

Trust Your Mom Gut When It Comes to Your Child’s Education

This article originally appeared on Family Education, an excellent resource for all of your parenting needs. Education is a hot topic these days … Read more

How to Help Your Anxious Child with School Reopening

This article originally appeared on Family Education, an excellent resource for all of your parenting needs. Back-to-school has never felt so … Read more

Russell Brunson’s 30 Day Traffic Secrets Challenge

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Russell Brunson. Over the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of taking part in a 30 day … Read more

5 Ways to Help Kids with Coronavirus Related Anxiety

My article originally appeared on FamilyEducation, an excellent resource for parents. Adults aren’t the only ones facing anxiety and mental health … Read more

8 Life Skills to Teach Your Kids During Quarantine

This article originally appeared on Family Education, an excellent resource for all of your parenting needs. Though this time of quarantine is … Read more

A Palm Sunday Reflection in the Time of COVID-19

This personal reflection was written for our virtual Palm Sunday service today: The word I am offering personal reflection on today is “choose.” … Read more

A Coronavirus Guide for Parents and Kids

This is a guide for parents to learn the facts about coronavirus, how to stay safe, and the tips and resources you need for talking to your kids about … Read more

Valentine’s Day is the New New Years Day for Women Over 40

Head on over to Grown and Flown to visit my essay in its entirety: This Valentine's Day I Choose to Love Myself, and So Should You. Grown and Flown is … Read more

The Best Things to Do in Boston with Kids

This article originally appeared on New England with Love. Head on over there to read the article in its entirety. Boston is an amazing place … Read more

Women Were the Real Winners of This Year’s Super Bowl

What were your thoughts on the roles of women in Super Bowl 2020? Head on over to Medium to view my article about why I believe women were the … Read more

The Best Things to Do in Lincoln, NH

Love to travel? Check out New England with Love, a travel website dedicated to all things New England! Below, you'll find the beginning of my New … Read more

Parenting in the Age of Burning Koalas

I am thrilled to have an essay featured on Romper! This is a personal essay that considers the anxieties of parenting in a new age of climate … Read more

My Favorite Books of 2019

I need books in my life like I need air. Reading provides me with much needed sanity and inspiration. I truly cannot imagine life without it. My … Read more

How to Help Teens De-Stress

There is more pressure than ever on teens today between academics, after-school activities, sports, and social media. It is essential that teens learn … Read more

Boston Giveaway: Win 4 Harlem Globetrotters Tickets!

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Boston on 12/26/19, and I am so excited to surprise my kids with these tickets on Christmas! We love seeing … Read more

5 Santa Trackers for Christmas Eve

Is Santa real? There is nothing more real and special than the magic and joy that Santa Claus has brought to so many of us for as long as we can … Read more

How Your Family Can Have a Minimalist Christmas

Having a minimalist Christmas has become a goal for many parents, and for those parents who are not quite ready to go with a minimalist approach, … Read more

The MTHFR Gene and Pregnancy

With the advent of inexpensive and easily accessible DNA testing opportunities for the general public thanks to companies like 23 and Me and Ancestry … Read more

How to Use Thanksgiving for Family Tree Research

Thanksgiving is a time to focus on gratitude and spending time with family. This makes it a perfect time to jumpstart your genealogy and family tree … Read more

Work/Life Balance Tips for Moms

There is one struggle that seems to cross the boundaries of all forms of motherhood. Whether mothering a baby or a teen, and whether staying at home … Read more

A VSCO Guide for Parents

VSCO is a term that has been getting a lot of attention lately amongst parents. This Scary Mommy article which takes a candid and comical look at the … Read more

The 10 Best Trunk or Treating Themes

Do you have a trunk or treat event coming up? If you’re not familiar with trunk or treating, this has become a popular way for families to set up a … Read more

Halloween Food Allergy Guide for Parents

Halloween is a time filled with spooky fun, but for children with food allergies and their families, there can be a true element of fear surrounding … Read more

A New Study: How Sleep and Exercise Affect New Parents

A New Study: How Do Sleep & Exercise Affect New Parents (It's not what you think!)

This article originally appeared on Family Education - the trusted leader in parenting and pregnancy since 1996. Sleep and exercise are probably … Read more

How to Survive Parenting with a Chronic Illness

Although this was an article that I wrote for FamilyEducation giving advice to parents with chronic illness, it was also a very personal article since … Read more

It’s Time to Ditch the iPads When Dining Out: Here’s How!

The idea of a family dinner out at a restaurant sounds so appealing in theory. Eating out can be a way to celebrate a special occasion, to get in some … Read more

How to Deal with Intense or Inappropriate Parents at Kids’ Sports Events

How to deal with intense parents at sports games

It’s spring, and that means that if you’re a parent, your weekends may be spent on the soccer, baseball, or lacrosse fields. With all of the time that … Read more

10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Millennial Moms

Please note that if you choose to purchase one of the items featured in this post, we may receive a small commission for it. Mother’s Day is around … Read more

10 Mother’s Day Gifts to Treat Yourself to This Year

10 Ways to Treat Yourself This Mother's Day

Please note that if you choose to purchase one of the items featured in this post, we may receive a small commission for it. As moms, we dedicate … Read more

The Best First Birthday Gift Ideas

A first birthday is truly something special to celebrate. Your little one is officially leaving babyhood behind and entering the exciting world of … Read more

How to Teach Our Kids to Celebrate Life’s Little Moments

We do not need to save celebrations for only the major milestones like birthdays and holidays. The next time your toddler makes it through a grocery … Read more

A Realistic Guide to Zero Waste Living With Kids

As a parent, it’s hard to imagine a world without paper towels, diapers, and wipes, but the good news is that you can still apply zero-waste … Read more

How to Keep Kids Busy While Traveling

Providing your family with the gift of travel is invaluable. It opens young eyes and hearts, broadens horizons, and helps children learn through … Read more

The Benefits of Delayed Cord Clamping

Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, and preparing for the actual labor and delivery can practically feel like a … Read more

Italian Lentil Recipe (Plus Peapod Discounts!)

Disclosure: #PeapodPartner - Though I did not receive compensation for this article, I did receive a gift code to trial the … Read more

How to Apply Marie Kondo’s Techniques to Parenting

Everyone seems to be talking about Marie Kondo and her minimalist principles that apply to tidying up. Whether her advice has helped you organize your … Read more

Your Guide to Using Audiobooks for Kids

Have you tried replacing screen time with audiobooks in your household? Listening to audiobooks is such a fun and educational way to provide your … Read more

How to Teach Your Kids About Love

We don’t have to buy into the Hallmark version of Valentine’s Day, but a holiday focused on love gives us the chance to share some valuable lessons … Read more

Parenting is A Lot Like Groundhog’s Day

Parenting can seem a lot like Bill Murray's Groundhog Day, repeating the same routines and tasks day in and day out. Yes, we know it’s the most … Read more

How The Government Shutdown Is Impacting Kids and 4 Ways You Can Help

No matter where you turn right now, news of the government shutdown is everywhere. People are talking about how it affects government workers and … Read more

Ideas for the Perfect Godparent Proposal

Have you heard of a godparent proposal? It’s the latest craze to make sure that the chosen people in your little one’s life have a memorable moment, … Read more

Living Far From Family During the Holidays

Parents who raise kids with the help of their parents, siblings, cousins, etc. often take it for granted. Living far from family when trying to raise … Read more

How to Enjoy the Holidays Like a Kid Again

The holidays change as you get older and have kids. They become more stressful. When you have to worry about holiday travel, finding the perfect gift, … Read more

What I Hope My Children Learned About Voting During This Election

"The kids learned that although things may not always go as we hoped in elections, when we’ve done our part by getting out the vote, supporting people … Read more

5 Ways to Raise a Compassionate Child

If you're anything like me, the overwhelming job of being a mom might seem harder than ever these days. Not only do we worry about our children's … Read more

Top Halloween Costumes for Children & Families 2018

Need some Halloween costume inspiration? Check out my article over at Family Education for the top Halloween costumes for children and families in … Read more

Three Ways to Help Anxiety in Children

This post contains affiliate links. Anxiety in children has become a popular topic for parents and schools lately - especially with a wonderful new … Read more

10 Lessons I Learned About Motherhood from Mister Rogers

Recently, I had the absolute pleasure of watching a documentary called "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" - a touching tribute to Fred Rogers, AKA the … Read more

The Lady Project Summit: A Women’s Empowerment & Networking Opportunity

There are few things more important to me than women's and girls' empowerment, so when the opportunity to attend The Lady Project Summit as press … Read more

There is Something About Forgetting – A Poem

A Poem - There is Something About Forgetting

That feeling you get when looking back at an old picture of you with your baby many years later. A motherhood poem: There is something about … Read more

Easy, Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Another successful Healthy Muffin Baking Session for Jessa! These muffins are Banana Chocolate Chip and eggless (because the Amazon Fresh groceries … Read more

Healthy Chocolate Raspberry Muffins

This week's batch of healthy muffins = Raspberry Chocolate specifically requested by Jessa ;-) Both kids just ate three of them, so I … Read more

10 Tips for Embracing a New Beginning #BehindTheBlogger

My word for 2017 is INTENTIONAL. Anyone else with me on that? New beginnings can be so powerful, and I'm embracing this one with everything I've … Read more

The Morning After Election Day: A Mother’s Perspective

The Morning After the Election: A Mother's Perspective

I know I'm not alone right now in feeling profound sadness, fear, and shock. I know I'm not the only one who had to share election results this … Read more

This is Lupus. Watch me.

This Week’s Natural Parenting Inspiration Links

For every mom that wishes she had the opportunity to say what she really wanted to defend her child: When a Woman Whispered How She 'Can't Stand … Read more

Yes, you CAN have healthy meals at Disney!

Magical memories at Disney already, and we'd only been there half a day! Look at the kids' deconstructed smores for dessert. <3 Here was an … Read more

A New Definition of Beautiful

The definition of BEAUTIFUL I want my kids to grow up with... … Read more

My 6 Year Old’s Message to You

My 6 year old asked if he could share this post-workout message with you all: … Read more

On Motherhood: When the World is Closing In

Sometimes When you least expect it The world closes in. You feel What may be the very edges of the universe Constrict And the You That … Read more

Mesothelioma Awareness Day: A Survivor’s Journey

Melothelioma Awareness Day: A Survivor's Story

I am honored to have a special guest post today from ten year mesothelioma survivor, Heather Von St. James, to spread awareness on Mesothelioma … Read more

Lyme Disease Will Not Take THIS From Me

I have to admit that after Jessa was diagnosed with Lyme disease, I really didn't want to be in our backyard anymore. It made me so angry that a tiny … Read more

Here are some things no one told me about approaching 40

Here are some things no one told me about approaching 40 -- You need quiet time and space. You've spent years rushing time - yearning to hit … Read more

You can travel with family, I promise!

Love to travel? Here's how I am about to take our family on our 4th vacation of the year! … Read more

My Healthy Recipe Roundup – Strawberry Shakeology Overnight Oats! – Week 2

Check out my choices from this week for some fun, new recipes for a healthier, happier you! Strawberry Shakeology Overnight Oats 13 … Read more

My Healthy Recipe Roundup – Including Watermelon Fruit Pizza! – Week 1

Check out my choices from this week for some fun, new recipes for a healthier, happier you! Watermelon Fruit Pizza Rainbow Fruit … Read more

From My Lowest Low to My Highest High- My Story

I wanted to share my story with those of you that haven't heard it in case you're wondering how busy a mom like me - or you - could fall into health … Read more

Win a Year’s Worth of Van’s Waffles & 3 Joy Bauer Cookbooks! {ends 8/24/16; value $275}

Enter to Win a Year's Worth of Van's Waffles!

I love Van's waffles, and so do my kids! We depend on them for a quick, easy, and healthy breakfast - especially on school days! To celebrate … Read more

My Blessing in Disguise

Last night, I had such a special conversation with Jac at bedtime. I was telling him I had to head downstairs to lead a call for my team, and he asked … Read more

Farm Share Recipes: Using Your Greens

We are thrilled to have a farm share this year at one of the most beautiful and oldest working farms in our area, Appleton Farms. It is such a joy to … Read more

Raspberry, Orange, Whole Wheat Muffins: A Healthier Spring Treat

My little ones and I wanted to make muffins for our special Easter breakfast that would taste like sweet treats yet also be light and on the healthier … Read more

Spicy Baked Eggplant: 21 Day Fix Extreme Approved Recipe

I have been loving the 21 Day Fix Extreme program, and to be completely honest, other than doing the 3 Day Refresh cleanse, I have never followed a … Read more

Healthy Baked Blueberry Oatmeal Treats

The kids and I made the most delicious treats the other day, but the best part was that they satisfied my favorite requirements: - HEALTHY - EASY - … Read more

Homemade Healthy Chocolate Cinnamon Almond Butter Ice Cream

Doesn't healthy homemade chocolate cinnamon almond butter ice cream sound too good to be true?? My two year old and four year old will show you it's … Read more

10 Foods to Add to Your Diet for Maximum Health

The following foods are delicious AND nutritious! Plus, they're easy to mix in to recipes that you already have in your rotation or to simply add into … Read more

How to Make a Vision Board (Plus My 2015 Vision!)

Happy New Year! Are you someone who makes a resolution every year? I've made small resolutions, but I tend to think in big themes when I generally … Read more

Homemade Healthy Crock Pot Oatmeal

Who doesn't love a healthy, hot brunch that smells delicious and has already been cooked for you?? This is a perfect brunch for a cold, winter … Read more

Evenflo Symphony LX with SureSafe All-In-One Car Seat: Review and Coupon #EvenfloPlatinum @EvenfloBaby

My family and I have recently had the pleasure of experiencing a wonderful new all-in-one car seat, the Evenflo Symphony LX. As I'm sure all of you … Read more

Inside Out Shakeology Peanut Butter Cups

I love finding new ways to use Shakeology! With over 70 superfoods in it and nothing artificial or synthetic (the sources come from things like acai, … Read more

Wordless Wednesday: Mamatography – Week 5 and 6

This post is part of the Mamatography 2014 Project with Diary of a First Child and Momma Jorje. We are taking (at least) a photo a day, a collage … Read more

The Ultimate Teacher Will Arrive in Your Life! She Shall Be Known as Toddler.

To the woman I used to be before I had children: You strive to be more present in the moment and to stop obsessing over the past and the future. … Read more

Win a Crystal Sensation Body Buff and Butter Gift Set – Crystal Infused, Organic, and Beautiful! {US only; $40 ARV; 4/15}

Recently, I had the great pleasure to experience CrystalSensation's Get Well, Immune Booster Body Buff & Butter Gift Set. It is crystal infused, and … Read more