My 5 year old, Ronin, is quite possibly the most stoic, mature kid I've ever known.  He brought home his Mother's Day present for me from school yesterday, and without being prompted, he handed it to me along with...
As we go through life we encounter so many experiences and come in contact with so many people that ultimately help to define who we are as individuals. For me, the most influential and loving relationship in my life...
I feel honored that I get to write a post about nursing on National Nurse Awareness Day. I'm not going to lie, I even traded post dates with another blogger so that I could write about some of my...
Humans are hard wired to avoid suffering at all costs - we have invented every kind of coping mechanism, from pain killers to alcohol to the softest, comfiest bed - all in an effort to avoid any form of...
Postnatal exercise. Getting back in the groove after baby. Ah, yes, we all envisioned this to be a certain way. Easy, perhaps. If you are as I was, you are anxious about moving again. Exercise is great! When we are...
My husband and I didn't completely know what to expect when we had our daughter 10 months ago. TV shows and movies make parenting look so easy at times. If a baby is sleepy, the parents would set the...
We are looking for more writers! If you're looking for a way to connect with other moms, find a creative outlet, or set aside time for yourself then you are in luck! Pittsburgh Moms Blog is growing so fast, that...
It's hard to believe that we are headed into the month of May and before we know it, summertime will be here! And we all know that means it's time to start thinking about summer camps for our little ones! Pittsburgh...
Let’s face it… stay at home parenting (and being a babysitter) can be a boring job after a while. There is only so much Mickey Mouse a grown person can tolerate, and then cooking wine becomes a cocktail. One...
Growing up an only child I never had to worry about sibling rivalry.  Everything belonged to me and I was the center of attention.  My current household is the complete opposite.  I have two sons who are three and...

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