Spontaneous Baby Girl = FUN!
I have a spontaneous baby girl who is constantly keeping me on my toes and helping me to appreciate special impromptu moments. Continue reading “What My Spontaneous Baby Girl Has Taught Me”
The Importance Of Building Your Baby’s Confidence
Confidence Begins Year One
Building confidence in children doesn’t start when they’re teens or young adults but instead should be instilled in babies from the time they can understand praise. Continue reading “The Importance Of Building Your Baby’s Confidence”
Can Family Park Day Be A Sleep Remedy For Baby?
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PARK OUTINGS CAN HELP TIRE BABY OUT!
I never thought that going to the park would be a sleep remedy for my little one, but I have found it to be a natural sleep aide for my baby. In fact, a daily dose of fresh air is said to not only assist your baby in catching a good night’s rest, but help him/her to sleep longer. Continue reading “Can Family Park Day Be A Sleep Remedy For Baby?”
Confessions of a Helicopter Mom: Let Kids Be Kids!
Are You A Helicopter Mom Or Dad?
If you are a helicopter mom, you need to understand that babies once mobile get overcome with curiosity and want to explore. If you are a first time mommy like me, you’ll likely be guilty of being a helicopter mom from time to time. Continue reading “Confessions of a Helicopter Mom: Let Kids Be Kids!”
Making Time for Yourself & Spouse is Vital for Any New Parent
New Parents Must Take Time For Self In Order To Stay Safe, Sane & Healthy
Time is a valuable resource that, when gone, we can’t retrieve. But, if you don’t take time for yourself or your spouse, parenting starts to feel like a burden rather than a joy. It’s physically and emotionally draining no matter what age you are when you and your partner have a baby. Continue reading “Making Time for Yourself & Spouse is Vital for Any New Parent”
The Importance of Consistency for Children
WHY CONSISTENCY = HAPPIER BABIES
Consistency is super important when parenting, as I realize being a new dad and learning along the way. Our daughter goes to bed every night between 7 and 7:30 p.m. and sleeps usually till about 5:30 or 6 a.m. the following morning followed by a sunrise nursing session. Continue reading “The Importance of Consistency for Children”
Crockpot Your Way To Home Made Baby Food
Baby Food Made Simple
Baby food can be super easy to make, more easy than you might think. I’m not a huge cook, but I absolutely love cooking soup. One of my favorite things to do is to throw a bunch of stuff in the crockpot and let it slow cook all day. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I would make a ton of soup and so it’s no surprise that my daughter loves my soups.
Baby food is very simple to make when you throw it all in the crockpot. Depending upon the size of your family. Since there’s just three in ours, we usually have enough for mommy and daddy and then enough to blend to make into baby food. Continue reading “Crockpot Your Way To Home Made Baby Food”
Postpartum Care: Loving Your Post-Childbirth Body
Your Mommy Body Is Beautiful
A woman’s body goes through extreme changes during pregnancy and after giving birth. After childbirth many things change, especially our daily routine. For the first three to six months of our baby’s lives, our sleep patterns are interrupted due to waking up every two hours for feeding. Continue reading “Postpartum Care: Loving Your Post-Childbirth Body”
Pop-Up Tent Perfection: Lessons to Learn Before Family Beach Day
do your research before buying a pop-up tent!
Having a baby is all about prioritization and planning. Case in point: The seemingly innocuous trip to the beach with a tent or playshade to protect your little one. Here’s my story: Continue reading “Pop-Up Tent Perfection: Lessons to Learn Before Family Beach Day”
#StayAtHomeMoms: For At Least The First Year
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#StayAtHomeMoms: It Takes a Special Kind of Mama
#StayAtHomeMoms are special mothers that make a serious decision to put their child first. This is not to say that working mother’s don’t love their children. #StayAtHomeMoms are rare in this 21st century of career and ambition. Continue reading “#StayAtHomeMoms: For At Least The First Year”