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The Hardest Job You’ll Ever Love

Three Legged Race

Good Mom, Bad Mom, Best Mom in the Whole Wide World

April 30, 2013March 13, 2014 - by Meghan G - 2 Comments.

We are all going to fall down sometimes. When we see someone stumble, our job is not to kick them in the face and yell, “SERVES YOU RIGHT!” But to encourage them to get up and KEEP RUNNING. Because this race is not over until we all get across the finish line, and we are still pulling together.

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Back Yard Science Carolina Wrens

Back Yard Science: Hello, Mama Bird (and lesson resources)

April 22, 2013January 4, 2014 - by Meghan G - 4 Comments.

Updated: Now that I’ve seen the mother bird, I know this is actually a Northern Cardinal’s nest! See more posts about her at Back Yard Science. Our back yard is …

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My top 3 tips for brand new moms

April 22, 2013April 21, 2013 - by Meghan G - 3 Comments.

Look at the baby, and repeat as necessary. Seriously, everything else is covered by “it depends,” which would have been number four if they’d asked for four tips. When you get to “it depends,” there will always be someone ready to give you advice whether you want it or not, so you’re covered.

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Dear Mom on an iPhone: You are doing OK.

April 20, 2013April 21, 2013 - by Meghan G - 8 Comments.

Let’s just remember: Tomorrow is another day. Today, we all made mistakes. Tomorrow, we will all do better.

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Old MacDonald Had a Farm

April 16, 2013December 28, 2013 - by Meghan G - 5 Comments.

Once you and your kiddo have finished reading Old MacDonald Had a Dragon, he’ll want to carry the theme mouse/cookie style. My kids can’t get enough of little play animals …

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3 TV shows for Preschoolers that don’t totally stink

March 16, 2013March 17, 2013 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

A constant source of friction in my family is that I’m not a fan of screen time for my kid. I’m not exactly “pro” screen time for other kids, but …

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