Lauren Hartmann 
When I was in college, I sat through a lecture by a visiting professor who was explaining the most common reasons why people get divorced. She talked about money issues and infidelity, of course. But she also talked about daily stresses that don’t seem like much, but add up over time — like daily chores. At … Read more about Hiring a cleaning service might just save your marriage, says new research
Want to reduce the carbon footprint of baby’s first steps? In honor of Earth Day this week, I’ve collected seven environmentally friendly ideas for the Earth Mama and her green baby! Eco-Parenting Tips for Green Mamas There’s no reason as new mom that you can’t be kind to Mother Nature as you parent your little … Read more about 7 Environmentally Friendly Parenting Tips for the Green Mama
As I sit and think about my baby girl and the hopes and dreams I have for her, most of them are fairly simple. I don’t care if she becomes a doctor or a photographer or a circus performer, but I do hope that she learns some important life lessons along the way. I suspect most parents … Read more about 9 lovely quotes I hope will guide my baby through life
As I write this, my due date is 20 days away, and as it approaches, I’ve been thinking about how different these final days are in comparison with the rest of pregnancy. Obviously, the end of pregnancy looks different for each woman, but for the most part, we’re all in the same boat once that third … Read more about 10 signs you’re (finally) nearing the end of pregnancy
Today is National Stress Awareness Day. With just 9 weeks to go, the whole “I’m going to be a Mom!” reality has really started to kick in for me. When I’m not obsessively organizing the kitchen (again) or stocking up on onesies and diapers, sometimes that new mom reality hits me full force. It can be … Read more about 7 Mindful Mantras for Moms-to-Be