A Mothership Down

Parenthood is no joke. Except when it is.

  • Baby Sleep
    • The 4 Month Sleep Regression SUCKS!
    • Sleep Training Our 7 Month Old: What Were We Waiting For?
    • Should You Ever Wake a Sleeping Baby?
    • Improve Naps at Daycare
    • How to Make Nap Transitions As Smooth As Possible
  • Raising Kids
  • Recommendations
  • about
    • Who Am I?
    • New Visitors
    • Awards
    • Work With Me
    • Contact Me
    • Disclosure Policy

Recent Posts

baby with bottle on plane

Tips for Flying with a Lap Baby

If you’re going to be flying with a lap baby, you want to be well prepared before the trip! First, and this is obvious – but flying with a lap baby is challenging! And not relaxing. And not great for that extremely rare mental state of parenting called “sanity”. That being said, it saves quite…

Read More »

Winter Activities for Toddlers

If you’re a parent, you understand how easy it is to fill an ENTIRE day with amazing winter activities for toddlers. Easy peasy!  Just kidding. If you’re like me you may be asking yourself the age old question, “What do you do with toddlers in the winter?” I’m glad you asked.

little girl playing with pretend kitchen

Kids Need Basic Toys, Not Screens and Gadgets, According to Pediatricians

The holiday gift giving season is here, and the American Association of Pediatricians (AAP) has a message for parents: Basic toys are better for kids. “Remember that a good toy does not have to be trendy or expensive. Indeed, sometimes the simplest toys may be the best, in that they provide opportunities for children to…

Read More »

kids in a pickup truck getting Christmas trees

Getting Through the Holidays Without Your Mother

Before my mother died, but when she was very sick, I was dropping my son off at day care. When we arrived there was another little boy who had just been dropped off by his mom. He couldn’t have been more than 3 years old. And he was wailing. “I want my mom!!!!! I want…

Read More »

More recent posts

Popular Posts

mother and son in winter

What Kids Really Need From Their Moms

Three kids vs. two kids

Three Kids vs. Two Kids

I'm Glad We Knew

I’m Glad We Knew

Taking Toddlers Out in Public Rated as #1 Most Relaxing Activity for Parents

Picture in a Frame (The Invisible Children of Foster Care)

Picture in a Frame (The Invisible Children of Foster Care)

The 50 Best Books for Toddlers

The 50 Best Books for Toddlers

More Popular Posts

Recommendations

best toys for 4 year old boys

The Best Toys for 4 Year Old Boys: A Gift Guide

boy on computer using Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software for Kids 2019: Complete Review

The Cookbook That Will Save My Family

This is the The Cookbook That Will Save My Family

Blue over the shoulder diaper bag

Best Lightweight Diaper Bag

Best Summer Toy

My Favorite Summer Toy of 2019

Best Books for Preschoolers

The 15 Best Books for Preschoolers

More Recommendations

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Welcome to the Mothership!

Hi! I'm Liz, mom to 3 young kids. Like all of you, I have tons of free time on my hands to ponder the complexities of motherhood. Ok I have almost no time, these kids are taking me down. I write this blog to find camaraderie with the rest of you in the trenches. Welcome! Read More…

SEARCH

Popular Posts

The 50 Best Books for Toddlers

The 50 Best Books for Toddlers

I'm Glad We Knew

I’m Glad We Knew

Baby, There Ain’t No Easy Way Out

Are YOU a Liger Mom?

50 Best Books for Toddlers

Parenting Advice

mom and son

To The Parents Who Don’t Feel Like They Can Get It All Done

mother and son in winter

What Kids Really Need From Their Moms

Parents with baby

The Key To Making Parenting Easier

Giving kids age appropriate freedom is so important.

Letting Go Of Fear and Letting Our Kids Play

baby sleep tips

Disclaimer

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Privacy Policy

You can find our Privacy Policy here.

Copyright © 2019 · Foodie Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress