When I was pregnant with my first, I prepared for motherhood as best I could. I read What to Expect the First Year. I researched all of the milestones I had to look forward to before my baby’s first birthday. I was prepared to track her development carefully, making sure to report any concerns to … More Learning to Parent Big Kids
Several months ago, I had an idea: What if my husband and I took all five kids and the dog camping? My husband and I took just our puppy camping last summer. I had found out that I was pregnant only one day beforehand, and we spent the whole weekend excitedly planning and daydreaming our … More Our First Campout with Five Kids
It’s crazy to think that this summer will mark three years of being in my stepkids’ lives. Although I didn’t “officially” become their stepmom until April of 2025 when I got married, I think even their mom would agree that my step-parenting role began long before that. When my husband and I met, we both … More No, I Don’t Love Each Kid the Same
Step by Step Parenting 