Tag: Siblings
A Letter to My Middle Child
Sometimes it’s hard to be sandwiched in between two siblings who both require a lot of time and attention in completely different ways.
The oldest...
A Letter to My First Born
Dear Number One,
As I sit here in the first trimester with Number Two, I can’t help but think about how our lives will change....
5 Ways to Heal When an Adult Sibling Dies
When you have a sibling you know each other’s hearts. You share a family history filled with jokes and family secrets. Whether your sibling...
Mom Confession :: I Don’t Treat My Kids Equally
Recently I was in a situation with a family member – whom I’ll refer to as Grace. Grace stated, “I would never do something...
Oh, Brother! 3 Tips For Dealing With Sibling Rivalry
Being a mom of three isn't easy. It's a challenge stretching yourself to meet the needs of multiple children, especially when you're outnumbered. My...
The Joy a Middle Child Brings
Sometimes it’s hard to be sandwiched in between two siblings who both require a significant amount of time and attention in completely different ways.
During...
Siblings in Quarantine
We can all agree there is a lot of stress, emotions, and frustrations surrounding this COVID-19 virus and quarantine. The loss of jobs, distance learning,...
Mommy Guilt and Bringing Home Baby
I am pregnant with my second child and just about a month away from my due date. And a new pregnancy symptom has popped...
The Unbreakable Bond of Brotherhood
A couple of years ago, I happened to watch my then 14-year-old son Arjun carrying his 12-year-old brother Armaan on his shoulders.
Armaan was clutching...
Bed-Sharing With Siblings :: The Natural Evolution of Co-Sleeping
It may not be the most requested item on every parent’s wish list, but it cracks the top five on most – sleep. We...
Second Baby, First Pregnancy
Second baby, first pregnancy? What? How?
Surprisingly, it seems like everyone knows someone who adopted and then … BAM! … got pregnant. Like me.
I joke...
Dear Overwhelmed Mom, It Does Get Better
Dear Overwhelmed Mom,
I've seen you in our favorite store (*cough*Target*cough*), with a baby strapped to your front, a toddler struggling to get out of...
Four Years, Three Kids :: What Have We Done to Ourselves!?
Yes, I know, it’s a bit dramatic, and now we're nearly two years in, so it's not really much of a shock anymore.
Let me...
First Baby, Second Baby
Let's face it, for most of us who have multiple children, our parenting styles and perceptions can change a lot from the first child...


















