Raising a Baby

Dear Diary, Recently, I begged my two-year-old daughter Summer to eat her broccoli. She refused to pick up her fork. She told me that she couldn't eat trees. Trees are nasty. She doesn't understand...

Dear Diary, I enjoy outdoor activities. I rarely break a sweat and soak up the sun. However my little girl is easily overheated. So when the temperatures soar, we seek shelter from the hot,  humid weather...

Dear Diary, During my pregnancy, my daughter-to-be's closet overflowed with everything from clothing and shoes to bibs and bows. While in my nesting period, I ironed all of her coordinating...

Dear Diary, For many couples, a newborn isn’t their first baby--they already welcomed a four legged friend into their home years before. According to the Humane Society, 62 percent of households are made...

Dear Diary, If you're becoming a mom this summer, you don't have to look far for inspiration for baby names. Just look out the window! The bright sun, fragrant flowers and calming sea can spark ideas....

Disclosure: Diary of a First Time Mom is partnering with The Motherhood and Northwood Services to discuss what happens when you start something new and how you can balance work and family. Although compensated...