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Inside: How modern moms are raising our kids into victim mentalities without even knowing it. We all want to raise children who turn into responsible and capable adults, but sometimes we inadvertently make the insecure. We sat on the bed side by side after a harrowing morning. And that after ...
Your baby or toddler may start showing some separation anxiety at bedtime, here are simple research backed solutions. The struggle for parents with babies and toddlers dealing with separation anxiety at bedtime is real. You want to put your little one down to sleep and there is panic. ...
If your baby fights diaper changes, rolls around, kicks, squirms, and prevents you from getting the job done cleanly, these hacks will help. All day every day. That's how often you have to change your little ones. And if you are having a power struggle with something you do all day every ...
Wonder about room sharing with baby or where should your newborn sleep? These tips help you decide about where to put your little ones bassinet. When I was pregnant with my first child, I decided she'd sleep in her own crib in her own room from day one. Night one my husband and I awoke to a ...
Do you feel like, as a busy mom, there's not enough time in the day? I think this will help that. Also, this post is mainly geared towards stay at home moms (because that is what I am and it's my perspective) so this may not resonate with working moms. A few months ago I felt all the ...
Got kids who won't sit still when you are trying to read? Here are some great ways to get your reading in without forcing children to sit on your lap who just don't want to! My firstborn child, a girl, loved to read. From such a young age she'd sit with me and let me read board book after board ...
Stay at home mom burnout is real. In our quest to do it all we end up having less to give to the people who brought us home to begin with. I stood in front of a super hot stove top - stirring sauce that was nearly bubbling over - with my fussy 1 year old on my hip. He would not allow me to ...
If your husband won't help with baby or the other kids, there are some things you can do to encourage his input. It's not hopeless, mama. We've all seen the memes and statuses of what life looks like when Dad is on Kid Duty. Funny outfits, funny hair, junk food, and a messy house. ...
Here's a 3 month sample routine, 4 month sample routine, 5 month sample routine, and 6 month sample routine for baby that'll work! Sample Routines: My surprise caboose baby is nearly 4 months old. Every time I look at him I cannot help but smile and rush over for cuddles. This is good ...
If you're preparing for a new baby and trying to gather all your necessities, you may be asking, "Do I need a baby monitor?" There are pros and cons to a baby monitor. Here's how to make that decision... When I was pregnant with my first child we were clueless as to what was needed. We ...
B.A., M.S., Routine Queen, certified sleep consultant, Language of Listening® parent coach, and *most proudly* mother of 5.
As a mom of 5 kids, born in 5 years, I understand what it’s like for lots of small problems to take over, leaving you stressed to the max. With simple routines – for everyone – and life skills preparation – for the kids! – your home can be a peaceful haven, not a source of stress you are driven to escape.
