Kids

As parents, we are fortunate enough to get flooded with advice from our friends and family. Some of it welcomed, some of it not; some of it sought out, and some of it just thrown at you. As a first-time parent, I have had many contributors along the way, and …

As summer break quickly winds down, your back-to-school checklist may seem longer than you remembered… especially if you still need to get back-to-school immunizations done for the kids!  Save the date for the El Sol Back To School Immunization Fair happening tomorrow, where all required school immunizations will be available …

Today’s post is from Reno Moms Blog Guest Contributor Tracie Barnthouse. Tracie is a Reno mom of two, and today she is sharing a few tried-and-true tips for getting your family out the door, on time (!), without showing up to work a total basket case.  I recently went back …

Today’s post is from our community partner, Toast Carson Tahoe. Once upon a time in the delivery room, there was a beautiful new mother, glowing from only the slightest of perspiration and drug-free effort after delivering a perfect eight pound babe, who cried nary a peep and immediately smiled upon …

I’ve recently read several great articles on the importance of disconnecting in our extremely connected world. In fact, our own Jessica Santina wrote a fabulous post on what she gained when she gave up her smart phone. It absolutely depresses me that as a society we have to plan to unwind or disconnect. …

As the co-founders, one of the things we are loving most about Reno Moms Blog is discovering new groups, resources and services that are supporting moms and families right here in northern Nevada. We are thrilled to team up with these like-minded partners in the community to bring you even …

Breast milk. Formula. That strange goat’s milk recipe passed down from your great-grandmother. Whatever the choice in feeding your baby, you’re bound to run into a snag along the way. After successfully breastfeeding one child, I was sure the second would be a piece of cake. Boy, was I wrong! With …

This entry is part 3 of 10 in the series I Don't Know How She Does ItToday, we’re continuing our series, “I Don’t Know How She Does It.”  Borrowing from the fantastic blogger Joanna Goddard at “A Cup of Jo,” here is the latest from our Reno Moms Blog contributors sharing how they (attempt …

Today we welcome Sarah Ortega from Nevada Breastfeeds as our guest contributor. Sarah is a Certified Lactation Educator and is in the process of becoming an IBCLC. What if you greeted your newborn with every intention of breastfeeding and within the first three days, you were not meeting your expectation?  …

All this talk about Artown has got me thinking about how art works not only within our community, but within our family. I am a creator and a firm believer in the saying, “art saves.” If I go for too long without making something, I start to feel it deep …