Lindsey Young
Solo Parenting :: 4 Tips for Surviving While Your Partner is Away
I’ve been MIA lately, but I've been a little busy: We bought a house in October, I found out I was pregnant a week later, and I started my last semester at USC before...
A Shower for Baby No. 2? I Say YES!
I'm in the middle of my second pregnancy and so far it's has been pretty easy compared to the first one, which is a pleasant surprise for me. We are so excited to add...
Make a Pirate Treasure Discovery Bottle with Water Beads
I have recently discovered water beads, and my son and I have been having a blast with them! These small polymer pellets expand when soaked in water and turn into squishy, bouncy balls that are...
What Could Be Causing Your Headaches?
Like most people, especially mothers, I get headaches. Depending on the cause of the headaches, they can occasionally turn into migraines, but more often than not, I just have normal, run-of-the-mill headaches. I don't get...
7 Tips for Surviving Bed Rest
Though it seems like a great mini-vacay before the baby arrives, bed rest is actually harder than you would expect. I spent three weeks on bed rest before my son was born in March 2012....
Toddlers in the Kitchen :: Juice Pops (Not Just for Summer!)
Have you noticed the chill in the air around Columbia? I think we can officially say, “Winter is coming …” (Game of Thrones is still socially relevant, right?) It's been officially fall for nearly...
Keeping Your Child Safe in a Car Seat
Last month I wrote about my journey from car seat safety novice to car seat safety aficionado. When my son was born, I assumed I was using his car seat correctly ... but I...
Celebrating Grandparents … And Great-Grandparents, Too!
In honor of Grandparents' Day on Sunday, September 7, we’re paying tribute with a special series dedicated to Grandma and Grandpa, Mormor and Farmor, Oma and Opa -- those doting elders who've done their...
I Never Thought I’d Become THAT Mom :: Extended Rear-Facing Car Seats
Before you had kids, were there things you swore you would never do once you became a mother? You’re not alone! In our series “I Never Thought I’d Become THAT Mom,” we’re sharing our...
When Mom Goes Back to School, Too
We think of back-to-school time as something for kids. That's true in my house, as this month my two-year-old son started preschool twice a week. But it's also back-to-school time for me, as I...