TODAY’S MUST READS
Is Plagiarism the New Normal? Thank you Nike.
Plagiarism has become an epidemic in the USA. Our children get expelled from school for plagiarism. If Nike’s doing it should they credit the author?
Fortnite Ate My Baby, My Child Has a Gaming Addiction
If your child has a video game addiction, it’s time to take action. Even if they don’t want to get “clean” of gaming, it’s better that they learn to let go sooner than later.
Sleepy Time For Little Ones
An instrumental play list with soothing melodies. On purpose we made sure this playlist was lyric free to ensure your little one is relaxing and drifiting off to sleep rather than singing along with EVERY song 🙂 With in our RMD families this is a requested play list night after night at bedtime.
LIFESTYLE
We Vetoed Gift Giving at Our Kids’ Birthday Party
After your kid’s birthday party, do you ever look at the pile of gifts they got and think, “Wow, that’s a lot of stuff”? We have twins and while the toys, games, costumes and clothes were great the first year or two, by the time our kids had actual friends, the...
Condom 101- A Safe Video to Share with Your Teens
Condom 101- In an effort to make it easier to talk about safe sex with our teenagers and building off positive examples of institutions like Planned Parenthood, I’m setting out to change the traditional talk of sex and sex health into something more relatable.
Are Essential Oils Really Essential?
If you have ever had a massage or a treatment where the healer has used aromatherapy, you have probably experienced the magic of essential oils.
My Infertility Story
My body was failing me. As I sat there in the doctor’s office, listening to him talk, I felt as though I had fallen so hard the wind had been knocked out of me. How could these terms I had never even heard of apply to me? Premature ovarian failure. High FSH. Premature menopause. Secondary infertility. Even worse: “unexplained”—no explanation for why my body had turned on me.
We Vetoed Gift Giving at Our Kids’ Birthday Party
After your kid’s birthday party, do you ever look at the pile of gifts they got and think, “Wow, that’s a lot of stuff”? We have twins and while the toys, games, costumes and clothes were great the first year or two, by the time our kids had actual friends, the...
Condom 101- A Safe Video to Share with Your Teens
Condom 101- In an effort to make it easier to talk about safe sex with our teenagers and building off positive examples of institutions like Planned Parenthood, I’m setting out to change the traditional talk of sex and sex health into something more relatable.
Are Essential Oils Really Essential?
If you have ever had a massage or a treatment where the healer has used aromatherapy, you have probably experienced the magic of essential oils.
My Infertility Story
My body was failing me. As I sat there in the doctor’s office, listening to him talk, I felt as though I had fallen so hard the wind had been knocked out of me. How could these terms I had never even heard of apply to me? Premature ovarian failure. High FSH. Premature menopause. Secondary infertility. Even worse: “unexplained”—no explanation for why my body had turned on me.
SHOP
PARENTHOOD
Fortnite Ate My Baby, My Child Has a Gaming Addiction
If your child has a video game addiction, it’s time to take action. Even if they don’t want to get “clean” of gaming, it’s better that they learn to let go sooner than later.
Woes of a Stepmom: The Crazy Things People Said When I Was Expecting
When I was pregnant with my first biological child, I was already a mother to a beloved stepson.
Throughout my pregnancy, of course, I received the usual bits of advice and stories from friends and strangers alike, but I was struck by how many people felt the need to comment on the “difference” they perceived between my first son and his brother-to-be.
How Mom Can Help: Freeing Your Child From Anxiety
There is no sure fire way to help a child with anxiety, but these tips will certainly help us moms understand their pain.
We Vetoed Gift Giving at Our Kids’ Birthday Party
After your kid’s birthday party, do you ever look at the pile of gifts they got and think, “Wow, that’s a lot of stuff”? We have twins and while the toys, games, costumes and clothes were great the first year or two, by the time our kids had actual friends, the...
Fortnite Ate My Baby, My Child Has a Gaming Addiction
If your child has a video game addiction, it’s time to take action. Even if they don’t want to get “clean” of gaming, it’s better that they learn to let go sooner than later.
Woes of a Stepmom: The Crazy Things People Said When I Was Expecting
When I was pregnant with my first biological child, I was already a mother to a beloved stepson.
Throughout my pregnancy, of course, I received the usual bits of advice and stories from friends and strangers alike, but I was struck by how many people felt the need to comment on the “difference” they perceived between my first son and his brother-to-be.
How Mom Can Help: Freeing Your Child From Anxiety
There is no sure fire way to help a child with anxiety, but these tips will certainly help us moms understand their pain.
We Vetoed Gift Giving at Our Kids’ Birthday Party
After your kid’s birthday party, do you ever look at the pile of gifts they got and think, “Wow, that’s a lot of stuff”? We have twins and while the toys, games, costumes and clothes were great the first year or two, by the time our kids had actual friends, the...
RELATIONSHIPS AND SEX HEALTH
Condom 101- A Safe Video to Share with Your Teens
Condom 101- In an effort to make it easier to talk about safe sex with our teenagers and building off positive examples of institutions like Planned Parenthood, I’m setting out to change the traditional talk of sex and sex health into something more relatable.
Round Two?
Do I really want a another baby, or am I simply yearning for a “do-over” with the first? Hindsight is 20/20, and of course we’d all like to go back and do those first two years with the knowledge of having done it.
Talking To Our Daughter’s About Consent
The old message to girls was that consent was a blurred concept and if you lead a guy on, and if you do, there will be consequences. What message should we be giving them now?
What to Do When a Friend’s Parent Dies
Being there for a friend after the passing of a parent doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s the simple things that mean the most. Here’s what to do when a friend’s parent dies.
Condom 101- A Safe Video to Share with Your Teens
Condom 101- In an effort to make it easier to talk about safe sex with our teenagers and building off positive examples of institutions like Planned Parenthood, I’m setting out to change the traditional talk of sex and sex health into something more relatable.
Round Two?
Do I really want a another baby, or am I simply yearning for a “do-over” with the first? Hindsight is 20/20, and of course we’d all like to go back and do those first two years with the knowledge of having done it.
Talking To Our Daughter’s About Consent
The old message to girls was that consent was a blurred concept and if you lead a guy on, and if you do, there will be consequences. What message should we be giving them now?
What to Do When a Friend’s Parent Dies
Being there for a friend after the passing of a parent doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s the simple things that mean the most. Here’s what to do when a friend’s parent dies.
PREGNANCY
Breastfeeding: What They Don’t Tell Us
Not once in the whole hour class did they bring up one downside to breastfeeding, so there I was a week after my child was born crying and unprepared
My Infertility Story
My body was failing me. As I sat there in the doctor’s office, listening to him talk, I felt as though I had fallen so hard the wind had been knocked out of me. How could these terms I had never even heard of apply to me? Premature ovarian failure. High FSH. Premature menopause. Secondary infertility. Even worse: “unexplained”—no explanation for why my body had turned on me.
New Mom Stress? How to Prepare and Avoid
If you are going through the so-called new mom stress, you are not alone. We have all gone through it and we’re here to help you.
Yoga for New Moms: A Healthy Remedy
Being a new mom, your mind is always busy. As a result, we sometimes feel overwhelmed. Aset of yoga poses daily can change your life.
MUSIC
Sleepy Time For Little Ones
An instrumental play list with soothing melodies. On purpose we made sure this playlist was lyric free to ensure your little one is relaxing and drifiting off to sleep rather than singing along with EVERY song 🙂 With in our RMD families this is a requested play list night after night at bedtime.
Mama’s Gone Country| RMD Country Music Playlist
Blake Shelton crooning that he’ll be our honey bee, seriously? Slap the boots on and go find that hat girl. Every single one of us has a lil’ bit of country in us.
Real Moms Sweat- Real Mom Daily Workout Playlist
All moms need to sweat it out with a good workout! These current beats will give you the energy to power through on even the toughest of day! Real Moms sweat and we feel great doing it!
Finding Mozart in Our Jungle- Real Mom Daily Playlist
Need a Mozart playlist? Classical pieces from the greats, we should all know them, but do we? Here’s a list to play while you’re cooking dinner and the kids are unwinding from their day!
Songs for Shiny, Peaceful, Happy Children
Enjoy songs that bring out the peacful whimsy of childhood. Excellent for quiet play or resting. Great background music during creative activities. Real Moms love happy children! xo
REAL TALK
Fortnite Ate My Baby, My Child Has a Gaming Addiction
If your child has a video game addiction, it’s time to take action. Even if they don’t want to get “clean” of gaming, it’s better that they learn to let go sooner than later.
Woes of a Stepmom: The Crazy Things People Said When I Was Expecting
When I was pregnant with my first biological child, I was already a mother to a beloved stepson.
Throughout my pregnancy, of course, I received the usual bits of advice and stories from friends and strangers alike, but I was struck by how many people felt the need to comment on the “difference” they perceived between my first son and his brother-to-be.
Vaping and Teens: What Do We Need to Know?
Vaping is a relatively new (within the last 10 years) phenomenon that teenagers and their parents are now facing. What do we as parents need to know?
Oh, Serena, We’re In Your Court
Did Williams display unsportsman like behavior? Yes. Was she treated unfairly due to her gender? This is why I have chosen to make this weekend events at the US Open a learning lesson for my children.
Fortnite Ate My Baby, My Child Has a Gaming Addiction
If your child has a video game addiction, it’s time to take action. Even if they don’t want to get “clean” of gaming, it’s better that they learn to let go sooner than later.
Woes of a Stepmom: The Crazy Things People Said When I Was Expecting
When I was pregnant with my first biological child, I was already a mother to a beloved stepson.
Throughout my pregnancy, of course, I received the usual bits of advice and stories from friends and strangers alike, but I was struck by how many people felt the need to comment on the “difference” they perceived between my first son and his brother-to-be.
Vaping and Teens: What Do We Need to Know?
Vaping is a relatively new (within the last 10 years) phenomenon that teenagers and their parents are now facing. What do we as parents need to know?
Oh, Serena, We’re In Your Court
Did Williams display unsportsman like behavior? Yes. Was she treated unfairly due to her gender? This is why I have chosen to make this weekend events at the US Open a learning lesson for my children.
