Tag: parenting
My Favorite Parenting Magazines
It’s sad, but since becoming a parent I haven’t had much of a chance to read “real” books. I still consider myself a voracious reader, but my attention has just been channeled to kid’s books, blogs and magazines. Last year I let my subscriptions to Marie Claire and Glamour expire and I switched my magazine [...]
Bunking Them Together (VIDEO)
Remember last week when I said that I’m going to try to do a more conversational video once a week with tips, questions and everyday parenting “stuff”? Well, here is my attempt at follow-through. The video today isn’t so much as a “mom tip” for you but a request for YOU to possibly help me [...]
Reasons Why Parenting Is Tough, But Rewarding
In my opinion, being a parent is the toughest job in the whole world. It is also the most rewarding. Today I wanted to compile a list of five reasons why this special job can be so tough and then reasons why it’s the very best! Five reasons parenting is the toughest job in the [...]
Kids and their Pets – Lessons to be Learned
I never had many pets growing up but I always longed for a dog. As soon as I got married I begged my husband for a puppy. A few months after we were married we brought home the cutest baby shih tzu in the world. I always joke that he’s our first born child because [...]
The Same Mistake Over and Over (VIDEO)
I admit it – I make the same mistake over and over. It’s like I never learn. There is one thing lately that I’ve been burned on over and over and it’s so frustrating. Totally my own fault but frustrating nonetheless. So, I wanted to do a Mom Tip Video on it so that maybe [...]
Balancing Mom-Me-Hood (VIDEO)
I was on a Fisher-Price panel yesterday about Balancing Mom-Me-Hood. The discussion was all about how moms balance being the best mom they can be while still remembering their personal identity. I thought it would be a great discussion point with you! Watch my quick 2 minute video below and I’d love to hear what [...]
Funniest thing I’ve seen all week – The Parent Rap (VIDEO)
We all know being a parent is hard. This video makes it funny! Seriously funny! I want to be friends with the parents in this video. While my kids may not think they’re funny, I think they are off the chain. For realz! This is the Parenting Rap from Bluefish TV’s parenting series: It Starts [...]
Pregnant and Hoping for a…
Pregnant and Hoping for a… By Melanie Monroe Rosen As the mom of two boys (ages 3 and 5) who is pregnant with my third (and final) baby, virtual strangers feel pretty free to ask me if I’m hoping for a girl this time around. And honestly, my answer is, um, yes. We’ll go for [...]
The Mom Boomerang and the Window that Would Save My Sanity
Ever dream or fantasize about products that don’t exist but would make your life dealing with your kids easier? Well, if you don’t, I do. In this new Baby Gizmo Video, I share two of my dream (nonexistent) products that might save my sanity. Or not? You judge (and I’m sure you will!). Agree? Disagree [...]








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