by Amanda Goodman | Jun 28, 2017 | Mom Life
“Is it harder being pregnant when you’re…you know…a little older?” I was on the phone with a dear friend of mine when she asked that gem of a question. She’s in her mid-thirties and she’s ready to start a family but...
by Amanda Goodman | Jun 26, 2017 | Mom Life
My daughter said something the other day and it has been on my mind ever since. Like “has kept me up at night” on my mind. A couple of days ago, she had a pretty bad stomachache. She was balled up on the couch and crying she said it hurt so bad. Maybe it...
by Amanda Goodman | Jun 20, 2017 | Mom Life
Let me start by saying this: I am not perfect…my children are not perfect. But I need to get something off of my chest…and when have I ever hesitated with speaking my mind? My three kiddos and I were at the pool recently when my son (of course) was begging...
by Amanda Goodman | Jun 14, 2017 | Mom Life
It’s the summer of 1985 in my house again. We tried it last summer…but it didn’t last very long. I blame myself. I’ll admit…I couldn’t take the whining so I waved the white flag. But now that I am well-rested…working...
by Amanda Goodman | Jun 7, 2017 | Child Safety, Mom Life
My day started on an unfortunate note: I had to have ANOTHER talk with my kids about strangers. I am not writing this so people can say, “Good for you for talking to them!” “It’s not unfortunate because you are talking to them about it!”...