About

Before I became a mom, I thought I knew everything there was to know about "mommying." After all, (insert pompous tone of voice here) I DID go to school for psychology for 7 years, wrote a dissertation on attachment, and have been working as a child psychologist intern for over 3 years...

HA!!!

Then, in July 2011, I became a mom...and realized that 7 years of studying brain development, mental health, and behavior in kids does not teach you how to be a parent! SHOCKER!!

So here I am, navigating the rollercoaster ride that we call the parenting world, trying to find the perfect balance between my instincts, my knowledge of psychology, the advice from my son's pediatrician, the advice from my parents and friends, what the books say I should do, and a myriad of other information being thrown at me.

I am a total newbee!

But I do have access to some excellent writings and information from some brilliant people. My plan for this blog is to share my experiences, my struggles, my triumphs and, most importantly, the resources I stumble upon. It is also to share other moms' stories and experiences.

Enjoy!