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Caitlyn Doenges

POPSUGAR Contributor

Caitlyn is a craft-loving, DIY-trying, young-at-heart Stay-At-Home Mom with two children.

Latest Posts by Caitlyn

Can You Put Backpacks in Washing Machines?

Is Your Kid's Backpack Already Dirty? The 1 Easy Hack to Making It Look as Good as New

by Caitlyn Doenges 4 weeks ago

I Gave My Oldest Child Too Much Responsibility

I Gave My Oldest Child Too Much Responsibility, and I Feel Terrible

by Caitlyn Doenges 9/12

Why You Shouldn't Compare Siblings

To My Youngest Child — I'm Sorry I Always Compare You to Your Older Sibling

by Caitlyn Doenges 9/05

I Won't Let My Daughter Dress as a Princess For Halloween

Why I Won't Let My Daughter Dress Up as Just Another Disney Princess For Halloween

by Caitlyn Doenges 5 hours ago

Essay About Getting in Shape After Having Kids

Having a Baby Was the Thing That Finally Made Me Get Healthy

by Caitlyn Doenges 8/03

How to Plan a Pinterest Birthday Party For Your Kid

How I Pulled Off a Pinterest-Worthy Birthday Party Without Going Crazy

by Caitlyn Doenges 7/26

Essay About Why You Shouldn't Be Overprotective of Kids

I Don't Parent My Kids Too Closely Because They Don't Need It

by Caitlyn Doenges 7/12

Essay About Not Letting Kids Watch Fireworks

No, I Won't Let My Kids Watch the Fourth of July Fireworks, and Here's Why

by Caitlyn Doenges 7/03

Essay About Celebrating Kids on Their Siblings' Birthday

Why I'm Going to Celebrate My Daughter on Her Younger Brother's First Birthday

by Caitlyn Doenges 7/17

Essay About What It's Like Going to a Concert With Kids

I Checked Off a Huge Bucket List Item With 2 Young Kids in Tow, Because Why Not?

by Caitlyn Doenges 7/20

Is Juicing Good For You?

Healthy Eating Tips

I Juiced Every Day For 1 Week, and Here's How It Affected My Body

by Caitlyn Doenges 6/26

Essay About Keeping Your Child Rear-Facing in a Car Seat

My 4-Year-Old Is Still in a Rear-Facing Car Seat, and I'll Turn Her When I Want to, Thanks

by Caitlyn Doenges 6/26

How to Help a Mom Who Is Traveling Alone With Her Baby

The 1 Extraordinary Thing That Happened When I Traveled Alone With My Baby

by Caitlyn Doenges 6/26

Why It's OK to Have a Lot of Bridesmaids

I Had 11 Bridesmaids, and I Don't Regret a Thing

by Caitlyn Doenges 6/20

What It's Like Bringing a Baby to a Wedding

I Brought My Newborn to a Wedding, and This Is What Happened

by Caitlyn Doenges 6/22

Best Water Toys For Kids 2018

16 of the Best Water Toys For Kids to Make a Splash This Summer

by Caitlyn Doenges 6/25

How Infertility Affects Marriage

How Facing Infertility Made My Marriage Stronger

by Caitlyn Doenges 6/26

Why Does Kate Middleton Give Birth at That Hospital?

Kate Middleton's Choice to Give Birth at St Mary's Has a Special Connection to Princess Diana

by Caitlyn Doenges 5/05

First Mother's Day Gifts 2018

16 Gifts New Moms Will Love on Their Very First Mother's Day

by Caitlyn Doenges 5/12

How Can I Love My Fine Hair?

I Finally Learned How to Accept and Appreciate My Fine, "Lifeless" Hair

by Caitlyn Doenges

sponsored by Sally Beauty

How to Talk to Kids About Death

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Your Kids Start Asking About Death

by Caitlyn Doenges 5/31

How Much Does Your Body Image Affects Your Kids?

I Know It Sounds Awful, but I Really Struggle to Teach My Daughter Body Positivity

by Caitlyn Doenges 6/25

Best Natural Sunscreens For Kids 2018

8 Natural Sunscreens That Will Protect Your Sun-Loving Kiddos All Summer Long

by Caitlyn Doenges 6/26

How to Stop Your Kid From Being a Bully

Teaching Your Kid Not to Be a Bully Isn't Enough — Do More

by Caitlyn Doenges 6/26