Mom Life
The first time you are pregnant it’s all fun and exciting because you get to take naps and go grab ice cream whenever you darn well please. No one is there to judge. Life is good. The second time around, however, there is another little person present in your life. This is when life gets interesting because surviving pregnancy fatigue [...]
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Schedule / RoutineRunning Errands with a Toddler? 2 Minutes to Save your Sanity
Errands with a toddler is like going on a trip wearing a blindfold. You really don’t know what to expect until you get there. I’ve somehow entered into this frequent errand pattern like some sort of a bad 80s rut. It’s not because I actually want to run errands that often. Believe me. I don’t have some strange love affair with errands. [...]
Bored Toddler? Try This 20 Minute Cardboard Box Car
Sometimes I look around our house and I wonder why we have all this stuff. I'm always shoving more and more toys in the closet in attempt to minimize the toy explosion that seems to perpetually invade my house. Recently, we've been trying something new around here---not playing with toys at all! {shudder} Yes. That's right. We [...]
Raising Kids3 Must-Do Things When Your Kids Refuse Green Vegetables
Have you ever thought about if your kids are getting enough nutrition in their diets? You know, the good stuff like leafy greens and quality fruits, vegetables, meats and nuts? I’m always thinking about this. My son has always been a bit on the skinny side for his age so nutrition is at the forefront of my mind. And of course, when you [...]
How to Help Toddlers Cope with Big Emotions
Life is stressful for toddlers, and helping toddlers cope with big emotions can feel equally as stressful. As a parent you’ve probably been in a situation or two when your toddler started to throw a tantrum. To let all the emotions burst out over the most illogical thing. Maybe it happened at a grocery store or when going to daycare or [...]
9 Phrases That Change Life With a Toddler
I walked into the bathroom and closed the door. I could still hear my kids screaming through the bathroom door, as my face fell into the palms of my hands. It was the toddler day from you know where. I wanted to say and do some really mean things to my kids. I reached my limit. Do good moms even say things like that? I told myself [...]
Toddler Anxiety: 3 Strategies That Really Work
Recently there was an opportunity for me to join a local women’s group. I was beyond excited since several times a month I would get to gain fellowship with other women, nurture my often neglected self, and there would be childcare provided for my son. A win-win! There was an added benefit here: My son would have to opportunity to [...]
Creating the Perfect Valentine’s Day Date with Your Toddler
Do you ever think about going on a Valentine's Day date with your toddler? Valentine's day is fast approaching, and one of the things that's been on my mind lately is enjoying a date with my toddler. Often considered a romantic holiday with your significant other, I think it's easy to turn the holiday into a fun time with your kids as [...]
Teaching Toddlers to Love Healthy Eating
So I have to share a little secret with you. Teaching my toddler to love healthy eating is actually something I am struggling with right now as a mom. Maybe you are a mom, just like me, looking to instill the value of healthy eating into your young child, but you aren’t sure where to start. Guess that makes two of us. Good news is [...]
50+ Baby Sleep Tips From Real Moms
Baby sleep tips can make a huge impact on the day to day happiness of a family. There is no one size sleep method that fits all because every baby and every family is different, which is why I wanted to compile a variety of sleep posts from around the web for you. Honestly, I love them all, and I think they are so helpful for anyone who [...]
