Kaitlyn Michaelis
I’m Not the Mom I Used To Be
If you were to scroll back through my old photos circa 2017–2021, you would see sweet little twins with perfectly braided "Elsa hair" who...
How I Became a Morning Person
For almost 30 years, I have never considered myself a morning person. I detested getting up early, and the rare times I had to...
Flexible Childcare: Does It Even Exist?
I was working full-time in marketing when I became pregnant with twins. It was our first experience as a family having to navigate the...
When It’s Time to Ditch the Pacifier
I first planned to write this post about four months ago. I had already gone through the process of getting rid of pacifiers with...
How to Plan a Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve Party
The way you celebrate New Year’s Eve typically changes once you have kids. Your options get cut down quite a bit unless you’re planning...
Contraceptive Throwdown: What’s in YOUR Uterus?
Now that I am a mom, and a very proud member of 20+ mom support groups on Facebook, one of the most common questions...
How to Keep Your Kids Safe in Crowded Places
Even if you have only lost sight of your child for 20 seconds, you know the feeling. The panic, anxiety, and worst-case scenario thoughts...
Gardening Tips for the Black Thumb
I'm the last person who should be giving gardening tips, but I found myself in a place where I HAD to do something about...
Desperately Seeking Mom Friends? You’re Not Alone
Mom dating. It can be rough out there. Since becoming a mom and having my whole world, schedule, activities and mental health flipped upside...