My first reaction to the dyslexia testing results was relief. Usually by the time you get testing done, you know your kid has been struggling for quite sometime.
I also did have a brief period where I questioned how I...
Christmas may be over, but the festivities aren't yet! With New Years Eve just around the corner there is reason to wear your new holiday duds and perhaps spend some of that Christmas cash on new sparkly makeup. In...
"There's an app for that." -Apple Inc. It's true, you know. Whenever I've wanted to do, find, research, shop, see, organize or track anything in my life, there's a app for it. Be it Android or iPhone, my guess...
The holidays are over and frankly, we’re all just a little exhausted.
While December is a month that can be full of some wonderful time with family and friends, it can also be draining for everyone – particularly if you...
Having a picky eater is something almost every mom can relate to! Thankfully, Dr. Rachel Buck, a pediatrician from Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics – Paradise Valley graciously agreed to answer your most asked questions!
If you wonder any of the following, join us...
This isn’t how I thought it would be. I have been fooling myself for months now but the truth of the matter is that I am not what I dreamed I’d be. I don’t even know where the dream...
It seems there are precious few things as highly anticipated as sending one's child off to Kindergarten. What a mixed bag of sentiments - nostalgia, nerves, grief, excitement disbelief... We do our best to capture it all in grinning,...
What I love about our sticky situations posts was the reminder that we all do things differently. That is, of course, more than okay, but took me awhile to consciously deal with. I am such a rule follower. It...
One of my favorite mommy blogs, BecomingMom, has a series entitled "Mommy SOS" where she asks her readers to give their insight into various mommy-matters. I've always loved these posts as I feel like all of the comments are...
Soon after having Nora I got a copy of The Rookie Mom's Handbook: 250 Activities to do with (and without!) your baby. It's been a great resource for ideas and information. And a great gift for a new-momma!
One of...
How to Help Your Child Thrive at School, Even if They Haven't Before.
How’s the new semester going?
Recently, I asked this of one of our students. He commented that he was happy for the fresh start because he didn’t have...
I remember sitting in my OB’s office and anxiously waiting for my 16 week gender reveal appointment. It's was a BOY! We cheered, cried - and then life got real!!! A boy, a real boy. My life was forever...
A HUGE thank you to Session Nine Photography for being so willing to take photos of our first event! We are so pleased with them. Can't wait for the next event....
Click HERE to view all of the photos from...
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...
Dressing for the holidays can be daunting!
Here are a few ideas to make your holiday wardrobe season a little more merry and bright.
Thanksgiving: Dress for the season with fall colors. Even if we don't see leaves changing color here...
1) Your grocery runs are exciting! You have a shopping list with the following items: a) black fish-net hose b) red lipstick c) false eyelashes Hot date with your husband? Not quite! These are necessary 8-year old accessories...
I think I'm getting a Harry Potter Chess Set for Christmas from my children. How do I know? They haven't mastered the art of whispering. I overheard my youngest whispering to their Nana (my mother-in-law) about Potter and Mama...
The details of the college admissions cheating scandal have been trickling out in the news for more than a few weeks. Parents with kids who have applied to college in the last several years, or who will be applying...
Most of us love the attention we receive when our new baby arrives and the overwhelming support our family and friends give. Although most of the the people closest to us often mean well, sometimes that same attention we...
My youngest turned one last week!
This means I can no longer use the excuse “I just had a baby!” to explain those last few pregnancy pounds I’m still trying to loose…well, at least not with a straight face. Like...
It's Pregnancy Week here on Scottsdale Moms Blog! If you are just tuning in, be sure to read the rest of the week's posts here.
This is my last pregnancy. I mean, technically we haven’t scheduled any irreversible procedures (yet), and...
As much as I love the holiday season, I always find myself a tiny bit relieved when the New Year's Eve countdown has concluded, and the ball has dropped on another year. I welcome the return to schedules, as...
A common question many parents have is when should their child first visit the dentist.
Although everyone develops at different rates, most children typically start getting teeth between the ages of 6-8 months. Some may find it surprising that cavities...
It’s a new year, which means new beginnings, new insurance, and bigger smiles. If you’re considering orthodontic treatment for your child this year, our partners at Dunn Orthodontics in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Litchfield Park have outlined a few common...
When I was a senior in high school, we were each asked to write a short statement to be included in the yearbook under our photo. I took that opportunity to first thank my family for their love and...
This past weekend Steph and I headed over to Moonbeams (at The Shops at Gainey Village) to find out what some of the most popular baby shower gifts are. Since I have several baby showers coming up this summer (and into...
November is always an exciting month for me. Not only is it Thanksgiving, but my husband AND my oldest son both have birthdays this month. It's the month that the Christmas stuff REALLY starts coming out, and we are...
July 4, 2016
That was the day I hit rock bottom at Target.
Here's my little secret...I shop for my feelings. If I have something to celebrate, I shop. If #momlife has me all in a kurfluffle, I shop. If I feel sad...
I’m in a somewhat unique position having been both a working mom and a stay at home mom, so I'm very familiar with the stereotypes of both situations.
Although most people mean well, there are certain generalizations that are so...
I am proud to admit that I will be beginning my thirty FIRST year this July. I was never afraid to turn thirty, in fact, I EMBRACED it completely. My twenties were amazing, horrible, wonderful, painful, thrilling, and devastating all at...
Guide To Scottsdale
Your Survival Guide to Spring Sports
Spring is officially in Sunny Arizona, which means it's time for kids to dust off their cleats, grab their gloves, and hit the fields...
