Secrets to Surviving the Toddler Years is coming in June 2026! Toddlers are adorable—and completely exhausting! If you’ve experienced throwing food, epic tantrums, bedtime battles, climbing out of the crib, picky eating, toilet training disasters, or full-blown meltdowns in public, you are not failing as a parent. You are simply parenting a toddler. In Secrets…
“Mommy, Will You Play With Me?”
The ‘overstimulated mom’ thing is so real – here’s what actually helps
https://www.babycenter.com/family/motherhood/overstimulated-mom_41002926
How to remember baby’s first year
My favorite tip for new parents about their baby’s first year is not about sleep, feeding, or bottles. My best advice for new parents is about keeping a journal to remember the milestones from baby’s first year. Want to learn more? Check out my latest article for BabyCenter on my favorite tip for new parents.
Why parents need to prioritize self-care – new article on BabyCenter
I really enjoyed writing this article about self-care for parents for BabyCenter: “I thought I needed to do it all to be a good mom – instead I needed more time for myself.” Please check it out and let me know what you think!
There is a new bookstore in town!
New bookstore alert! Beyond Text bookstore in Los Gatos, CA recently opened, and it has a fantastic selection of books for children and adults. I am proud that my nonfiction parenting book, Navigating the Newborn Months and Beyond is now available at Beyond Text! I love supporting independent bookstores and appreciate that Beyond Text supports…
2024 Women in Publishing Summit
This was my first year attending the Women in Publishing Summit, and it was outstanding! I learned so much from respected leaders in the publishing industry. This annual conference is a must for writers, publishers, and editors!
Parents Who Write Podcast
It was a pleasure to be a guest on the Parents Who Write Podcast with author and host Erin PT Canning. In my episode, “Becoming an Author Through Journaling”, we discuss journaling, parenting, and the process I used to write my book, Navigating the Newborn Months and Beyond.
My book was featured in Moms & Babes Boxes!
I’m thrilled that my book, Navigating the Newborn Months and Beyond was featured in MOMS & BABES boxes for moms this year! These Moms & Babes boxes are perfect for new and expecting moms with beautiful and unique gifts designed to give moms a little extra self-care! Thank you Moms & Babes Boxes for including…
When tweens and teens want to talk, stop everything and listen
https://herviewfromhome.com/when-tweens-and-teens-want-to-talk-stop-everything-and-listen/