Playground Junkie

By: Martianne Stanger “Hi.  I’m Martianne, and I’m a Playground Junkie.” There.  I said it.  I admitted it.  In the past six years since I became a mother, I have also become addicted to playgrounds.  I am a confirmed addict, who almost never leaves the house without a bag packed with snacks, drinks, extra clothes, … More Playground Junkie

Boys Will Be Boys

By:  Sheila Gaudet As the mom to two busy boys, I expect my fair share of bumps and bruises, jokes that involve potty humor and the sharp pain in your foot  you get from stepping on lego pieces.  A little over a week ago I got one of those calls.  The ones you prepare yourself … More Boys Will Be Boys

Cabin Fever!

By: Kris Berry It’s been a long winter here in the Berry house (as I’m sure it’s been in your house too).  It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of the winter.  I don’t like to drive in the snow.  I don’t own a pair of snow boots or snow pants.  I don’t even … More Cabin Fever!

Perfect Parent

By:  Kristen Clifford You know that expression “everyone is a perfect parent, until they have kids?” Well, I never quite understood what people meant when they said that, until I had kids of my own. Three years ago whenever I was out in public and would see a tantruming toddler, or a parent that was … More Perfect Parent