Don’t you wish there was a foolproof guidebook for those tricky parenting moments? When I discovered I was pregnant, I read all the books and I thought I was ready, but I had no idea what a roller coaster experience I was going to have. I remember telling the doctor that I couldn’t get my daughter on a schedule. He tried not to laugh while he told me that babies make their own schedules. That was only the beginning of figuring everything out along the way. Most days I thought

You quote Bluey You say you are going to the potty. Silence really is golden and rare. You wish you had a naptime. There is a strange substance on your shoulder that smells like milk and you don’t care. Multitasking is not a skill, it’s a necessity. You keep wondering why there isn’t a "this is what you do when guidebook for parents." You are prepared for every possible disaster by carrying a wide variety of supplies including band aids, snacks, drinks, and at least one pack

I know the power of sharing experiences. We often feel that we are alone in our struggles, and as parents, we frequently ask ourselves if we made the right decision. Hearing the experiences of other parents is helpful, whether those experiences reinforce the feeling that we did something right, offer us alternatives for next time, or help us laugh at situations. I am going to pose some questions, give you my response, and encourage you to respond as well, either in the commen