If you’re a parent of a small child, you want to make sure every birthday is magical for them. This involves a lot of planning. You need to find a venue; you need to send invites, you need to liaise with other parents to make sure you understand any dietary restrictions. The whole thing can…
There are some traits that all humans just seem to have, such as creativity, curiosity, and intelligence. While some people have a more natural affinity for certain traits than others, they’re present in all of us. In many cases, it’s not necessarily that a person is naturally one way or another; it’s what has been…
Wow! You sure have your plate full when you are expecting a little one. In fact, there is so much to prepare for the baby that it can all become a bit overwhelming. Add to that the need to choose a green and eco-friendly option and it can really fry your brain! However, being a…
This article was originally posted on The AEDITION. Ask any parent and they’ll likely tell you that having kids can do a number on your physique. We’re not just talking about pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. The lifestyle changes and demands of childrearing can have a dramatic impact on dads, too. As the conversation surrounding male…
I looked up at my Doctor, and said, ‘There should be a flutter in that beautiful space. There isn’t.” – You’ll Always Be Our Rainbow One year ago today, I was at a routine check-up for my “rainbow” pregnancy. It was the first appointment I had while being in the second trimester. A few months…
“Happy Tears & Rainbow Babies” As a parent who has experienced the loss of two babies, I have learned that people try to heal in their own ways. Each person’s experience with losing a child is as unique as the child themselves. In my experience, I had to go to therapy because the pain had…
Please, always keep your inner child alive, because the child you are now has made my life complete. You deserve to always have the laughter and love you provide kept in your heart as a reminder of what dreams are made of. Dream on, little one. I can’t wait to see where life takes you.
Dearest Rainbow Peanut, I have been wanting to write this to you for months, and I couldn’t find the proper words. I wanted to dedicate the time to express myself properly, but the words kept getting stuck in my heart, and then in my throat as I attempted to say my thoughts aloud. I don’t…
