Chrissie Jones
Dear Second Child: I’m Sorry
As a second child myself, it's hard to admit that at just 18 months old, I've already failed my own precious second-born.
I've spent the majority of my adult life chastising my parents for loving...
How to Choose the Best Daycare for Your Family {featuring Kids ‘R’ Kids}
There's one moment in every mother's life that I'd bet we can all remember vividly, and relate to easily.
No, not labor. I'm thinking of a different, but maybe equally traumatizing experience: the first time you had...
Group Activities for Toddlers in Collin County
Anyone with toddlers knows that keeping them busy is essential to survival. A bored toddler can do more damage (to your home and to your psyche) than an actual tornado.
There's nothing worse than reaching...
My Favorite Breastfeeding-Friendly Clothing for Nursing Moms
I made it my mission to find clothes that were both nursing-friendly, and still wearable after we were done breastfeeding. Here are my six favorite nursing-friendly clothing items.
How to Make the Most of a Momcation (and Why You Need One, STAT!)
Raise your hand if you're exhausted. *raises hand*
Raise your hand if you're burnt out. *raises hand*
Raise your hand if you love your kids more than life itself, but you just need a hot minute...
The Eight Stages of Going from One Kid to Two
You know that moment when you're parenting a toddler, and daily life is totally crazy and overwhelming, and you think to yourself, Hey, we should start all over and multiply this insanity exponentially!
No?...
What I Really Want My Toddler to Give Me for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is right around the corner, which means dads everywhere are starting to ask what we want. You know the drill: We smile, shrug, and say, "Oh, you don't need to get me anything!"...
How to Spend a Day in Downtown McKinney
The downtown McKinney square is a gem in Collin County. In fact, it's the main reason my husband and I decided to move from the heart of Dallas all the way out to the...