If you’ve Googled a parenting topic, especially something related to health or medical decisions, sometimes the results can come back looking like alphabet soup. ACOG? AAP? CDC? What are all these acronyms, anyway? In today’s blog post, I’m going to talk about professional organizations – what they are, their purpose, different types, and how you…
Have you ever started a conversation with your spouse/partner about a parenting decision and left feeling confused and discouraged? Maybe it went something like this… You talked to another mom at the park yesterday, and she mentioned that she recently potty-trained her toddler in just a few days. Of course that got you thinking that…
Happy New Year! We’re so excited to welcome 2024 because we have big plans for our growing community here at d is for decisions. To kick off the year, we thought we’d share with you a bit of our story and vision. To learn more about our families and why we started d is for…
We’ve been there: the kiddos are finally down for nap, you sit down with a cup of coffee (probably re-heated from this morning), and take out your phone. Finally! The chance you’ve been waiting for to read that blog article about setting up a basement play area for the toddler. You’ve been trying to research…
Last week, we covered how to locate a variety of parenting resources, including books, social media, and community resources. This week, we want to share some suggestions for how to approach medical or research oriented resources. For many of us, reading a research study is a new skill. But it can be an extremely useful…
One of the wonderful things about parenting is how many others have been there, too. Whether you look online, through community groups, published books, the wisdom of parents or grandparents, or elsewhere, there are relatable parents and experts ready to share advice. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned veteran at researching parenting topics,…
I was recently talking with a friend about our frustrations with the parenting accounts and resources on Instagram. On one hand, it’s very beneficial to have a wealth of ideas, mentors, and inspiration for growing in our motherhood. At the same time, these good things can quickly become overwhelming, and we close the app in…
As I’m sure many of us did, I opened my Gmail inbox this morning to an onslaught of Cyber Monday sales and deals. Scrolling through my unread emails, a sale on Solly newborn baby wraps caught my eye. I remembered seeing a mom influencer who I admire on Instagram share about her Solly wrap in…
How often do you compare yourself to other parents? Do you find yourself thinking, “If only I could handle toddler tantrums as calmly and gently as Jamie!” or “Why don’t our children play totally independently like the Matthews?”? Do you look at their lives from the outside and feel disheartened? Or on the flip side,…
