#MomLife — Family

"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."

A Thanksgiving Feast … with a Toddler

For kids, Thanksgiving is a day to enjoy time with family, and also an opportunity to try new foods. At 18 months old, our son is an active eater and understands the routine and ritual of sitting down to a meal. Mashed potatoes, peas, and carrots are a win, but with Thanksgiving classics such as roast turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce also on the menu, what should expectations really be for the big day?

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What to Pack in an Emergency Hospital Bag for You and Your Child

None of us like to imagine that we will ever spend a night (or more) in the hospital. We struggle to organize our thinking around the possibility that we will deal with a crisis or two or three in our lifetime. Whether you don’t anticipate a hospital stay in your future, or if you’re coming to grips with a diagnosis that moved your family into a new category with medical complexity, it’s good to be prepared. 

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Top 5 Tips to Prepare Your Family for A Lifestyle Photo Session

After spending hours online scrolling through countless gorgeous family lifestyle photography sessions, you finally booked your own with a local photographer. But what will the day be like? And what can you do to prepare yourself and your family for the best experience? 

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