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My 10-Year challenge

I’ve been seeing so much of the #10yearchallenge on social media that I decided to come up with my own version. 2009 …

Self-care is a huge buzz word these days, but what do you do when your passion is at odds with your motherhood? …

This is one of the most personal posts I’ve shared. Please be kind in your comments! I’ll be honest. I’ve been hurting. …

The words hit me like a punch in the chest. I was sitting in our living room, along with the rest of our …

After spending 14 months staying home with her son, Laura Byrne jumped at the chance to return to her career in TV …

In the loud-crazy-wild-fast days with little ones, it’s easy to forget those rare sweet moments. I hope I never do. It was …

This article was also featured on Huffington Post Parents and Scary Mommy. I didn’t notice her at first. It was Saturday morning at McDonald’s. …

This post was also published in The Huffington Post and featured on Scary Mommy. Dear Everyone Who Tells Me “The Days are Long, the …

In the days of beautiful moms in staged Instagram photos and beautiful great rooms in perfect Pinterest houses, it can be hard to …

We were at a friend’s kid’s birthday party at the local YMCA pool, when the thought hit me like a ton of …

Having children changes you in so many ways. Not the least of which is your longing for any activity that does NOT involve your children. …

The full version of this post was first published on Parenting.com. I was sitting on the couch when my husband told me his idea. …

Do you hear that? Listen closely. It is nothing. Because where I am right now, there is silence. Quiet. Not a sound. An absence …

When it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, I’ve already told you the 5 things she really wants but won’t tell you. But here’s …

An extended version of this post was first published in Tampa Bay Parenting magazine, and parts of this article were also included …

This article was also featured in The Huffington Post. I realize this isn’t every parent’s version of spring break, but with kids who …

Part of this post was featured on The Now Tampa Bay, which airs weekdays at 4pm on ABC Action News in Tampa. Scroll …

Kids. They DO say the darndest things. Some of my favorite musings from our 3-year-old, Sullivan, compiled from some of my recent tweets: “Donuts …

This story was also featured on TODAY Parents. Yeah, I know. He’s the guy who hasn’t done the dishes in weeks and never …