Parenting Wisdom

I am calling out to all of the fabulous moms who read Scottsdale Moms Blog for some serious morning help! We are only about a month into school and I already feel stumped on what to make the kids...

One of my struggles as a parent is keeping the kids safe while they are online. I truly believe granting them access to the internet, texting and games is a necessary part of them growing up. The older they...

Like many people these days, I find myself spending more time on Instagram rather than Facebook. I like that you actually have to put some thought into a photo, and possibly even a caption when posting on Instagram. I...

After a year in a pandemic, moms are feeling lonely. If you don't already have a good friend base, and even if you do, this experience has been isolating.  If you are like me, you have your good friends from...

I am not sure if any part of culture impacts my little girls like Valentine's Day.  Well, all that Valentine's Day represents--from film to TV to songs and cupid. It romanticizes love into solely an emotional (and usually shallow)...

Ever since my son was little, I have documented his firsts: first rollover, first tooth, first day of preschool, etc. As my son prepares for his first year elementary school, I thought it was important to give him another...

There's a lot going on in the world right now, and staying positive can be a struggle. In quarantine without our normal morning routines, it's easy to go a little bit stir crazy. Let us help you reset your...

I have dedicated my life to educating children. I received my degree in elementary education. I taught three different grades throughout my years as a classroom teacher. Since I started student teaching, I have always had a second job...

2 Months: 14 lbs 8 oz, 23 1/4” Long Easton was born on December 3rd, and the first few weeks of his life were what I like to call the “Crescendo to Christmas”. You know what I mean. Christmas music...

We moms are all supposed to be on the same team, right? But what about those times when you catch another mom giving you a sideways judgy glance - whether it's because you just let your toddler eat a...

I was with some friends the other day and one of the kids was singing the classic nursery favorite "Hush Little Baby".  One of the moms mentioned that their child will only sing the first verse, because that's all...

Everyone knows that being a working mom doesn't mean that you don't put your kids first. It doesn't mean that you love them less or that you don't WANT to be home with them full time. I AM a...

I'm back with more favorite local finds on Instagram to share. You can visit my first post regarding local vendors on IG here. Take a look below and make use of your follow button on Instagram! A Bakeshop: @abakeshop Follow...

Welcome to The Belly Diaries! We’re following pregnant mama Lindsey as she navigates pregnancy #2. If you’re just tuning in, be sure to catch Lindsey’s 32 week, 28 week, 24 week, 19 week, and 17 week updates – you’ll love her witty style and wise words....

Even though my son only goes to school three mornings a week, I still feel like the back to school season is a fresh start for me.  It almost seems like August is a Mother’s own January where potential...

We first discovered this cute (hand made!) baby gear by Tiny Tater Tees at the Scottsdale Farmer's Market!  My son, Carter has a favorite stuffed animal monkey that he really can't live without.  So, the perfect shirt for him,...

This week is my birthday and I will be celebrating the milestone achievement of turning…drum roll, please… Thirty-two! Yeah, I know, kinda anti-climactic! Yep, birthdays have gotten so blah that sometimes I even forget how old I’m turning. I knew that as...

Can I be honest with you? I can?  Oh good.  Great, thanks. I have kind of been in a Mom funk lately.  In the midst of day-to-day activities and the monotony of motherhood I just can’t seem to find the...

It’s been almost a year since I made a career transition from the corporate world to the SAHM world, and surprisingly, I feel like I’m just now finding my footing. Why did it take me so long? You’d think I’d...

I love the movement that is rising up and celebrating body positivity. The premise behind this is loving your body at any size and celebrating it. This movement encourages people to stop hating their bodies and instead appreciate what...

This is Part 4 of our series on Being a Working Mom.  If you missed Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 check them out. ***** I've never met anyone who's marriage didn't change after having a baby. It's pretty incredible how much your...

October officially marks Breast Cancer Awareness month, and if you do nothing else but "touch your ta-ta's" (that would be do a breast self-exam) this month, you will have done a good thing! So you may be thinking..."No one in...

The sun announces its arrival a little too early. Although the blinds are shut, there is enough light to allow several rays of morning sun into our room. It's only 5:45 a.m., but the day begins, even if I am...

Did you just get that Mom's Night Out Evite asking you out for drinks?  Does saying "yes" to a random invite make your stomach turn? Are you unsure what to expect?  Is it even worth your time? I believe...

Don’t be surprised if you start hearing “Phoenix” and “Couture” in the same sentence a little more often thanks to Phoenix Fashion Week, which was held October 2-5th at Talking Stick Resort. Complete with fashion business workshops, a “Style...

First off, where's my reward? Juusstt kidding! Its really my hubby who deserves a reward for handeling me with love and grace in those first few months of no sleep! But really, it is absolutely insane to me that my baby...

I love to read and public libraries hold a special place in my heart. I remember going to libraries as a child feeling so proud that I got to select any book I wanted. The first time I toured...

I'm probably one of the few people on the planet who doesn’t watch Dance Moms. It’s because I grew up dancing and spent time in the competition scene, and the show is nowhere close to my reality. But if it wasn't so extreme no one would...

Before kids, your life was totally about you. Where you wanted to work, what you wanted to eat, how much sleep you needed (or didn't need!) - it was all up to you. After kids, well, let's just say,...

Thrivers are not born; thrivers are made! For children to shine their brightest, a structured, loving and safe childhood also needs to include experiencing competency, agency, and autonomy. As educational psychologist Michele Borba discovered, it turns out that there...